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SCF 541N

1974 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,504 mi
Last recorded62,504 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover Mini53,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCF 541N
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,504 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on both walls

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 62,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres cracking on both walls

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,504 miles

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

all four tyres perished

Fail 24 Sep 2015 62,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all four tyres perished

battery terminals lose

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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SCF 541N is a 1974 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SCF 541N, 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 SCF 541N registered?

SCF 541N is a 1974 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 1974.

Is SCF 541N safe to buy?

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