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1974 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,870 mi
Last recorded11,870 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Rover Mini53,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDF 138M
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 11,870 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

battery box corroded

general corrosion

offside floor excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

offside front roof corroded

offside front tyre perished (MARGINAL PASS)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 11,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking at carburettor (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance/wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery box corroded

general corrosion

offside floor excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

offside front roof corroded

offside front tyre perished (MARGINAL PASS)

wipers not tested

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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PDF 138M is a 1974 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 53,000 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 PDF 138M, 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 52 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PDF 138M registered?

PDF 138M is a 1974 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 March 1974.

Is PDF 138M safe to buy?

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