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OMG 917L

1973 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,630 mi
Last recorded82,630 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMG 917L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,630 miles

front and rear of vehicle slight corrosion

slight corrosion near brake master cylinder

Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear of vehicle slight corrosion

slight corrosion near brake master cylinder

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,397 miles

Front floor pan and sills corroded and holed

Slight corrosion near brake master cylinder

Slight corrosion rear of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2013 82,261 miles

Brake master area slightly corroded

Off side and near side front floor pan and sill slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,254 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master area slightly corroded

Off side and near side front floor pan and sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,045 miles

Both sills corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front tyre low inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 81,691 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear gearbox/sear selector mounting broken

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,540 miles

slight play in n/s/f upper and lower ball joints

Pass 12 Jul 2008 74,555 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 74,547 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

may have fault with rev light

Pass 2 Jun 2007 65,638 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 65,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,262 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 60,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OMG 917L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OMG 917L, 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 OMG 917L registered?

OMG 917L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 January 1973.

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