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PHE 812M

1974 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,563 mi
Last recorded78,563 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Rover Mini53,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHE 812M
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 78,563 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/80/10 (4.1.E.1)

possible noise from nearside front wheel when rotated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,835 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 72 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,045 miles

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

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Apr 2012 82,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,848 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 80,752 miles

wear / play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,969 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 79,067 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 78,445 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 78,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside 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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PHE 812M is a 1974 Rover Mini in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PHE 812M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PHE 812M registered?

PHE 812M is a 1974 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 February 1974.

Is PHE 812M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHE 812M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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