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NOU 903L

1973 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,439 mi
Last recorded69,439 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOU 903L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,439 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,314 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,462 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 68,211 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,211 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,120 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,857 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

suspension lower on nearside

Fail 30 Jun 2011 67,857 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

suspension lower on nearside

Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,789 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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NOU 903L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NOU 903L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 53 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NOU 903L registered?

NOU 903L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 June 1973.

Is NOU 903L safe to buy?

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