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OBF 419J

1970 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,351 mi
Last recorded30,351 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBF 419J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2025 30,351 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 25,484 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 24,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,329 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,283 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 17,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,960 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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OBF 419J is a 1970 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,461 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 OBF 419J, 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 56 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 OBF 419J registered?

OBF 419J is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 August 1970.

Is OBF 419J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBF 419J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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