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PFF 473

1962 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

555 mi
Last recorded555 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1962 Rover Mini47,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFF 473
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2017 555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside front innerwheel arch corrosion

rear boot well corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2016 555 miles

nearside front innersill is corroded

offside & nearside outersills are corroded

offside front floorpan is corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 555 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cone supsension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cone supsension (2.4.G.2)

Excessive corrosion to offside front outer sill but not considered structual

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

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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PFF 473 is a 1962 Rover Mini in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1962 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 47,266 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 PFF 473, 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 64 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PFF 473 registered?

PFF 473 is a 1962 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 March 1962.

Is PFF 473 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFF 473 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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