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ROF 945M

1974 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,079 mi
Last recorded94,079 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1974 Rover Mini53,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROF 945M
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,079 miles

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

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

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f o/s/r tyres have cracks to side walls

Pass 16 Sep 2010 93,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 93,311 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 93,304 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 93,297 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 92,164 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 92,163 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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ROF 945M is a 1974 Rover Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 ROF 945M, 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

How do I check the history of ROF 945M?

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What year was ROF 945M registered?

ROF 945M is a 1974 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 April 1974.

Is ROF 945M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROF 945M shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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