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HYV 867K

1972 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,558 mi
Last recorded66,558 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYV 867K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 66,558 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 64,806 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 64,181 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 63,238 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,547 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Apr 2016 55,728 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,789 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 53,078 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,489 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2010 51,489 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,228 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

greese front and rear suspension joints

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2008 51,226 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

greese front and rear suspension joints

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,966 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 50,966 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight free play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,791 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

misting of oil around steering rack

o/s/f outer body sill holed

Fail 2 Jan 2007 50,791 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

misting of oil around steering rack

o/s/f outer body sill holed

Pass 19 Dec 2005 50,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked between tread

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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HYV 867K is a 1972 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 53,299 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 HYV 867K, 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 54 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HYV 867K registered?

HYV 867K is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 January 1972.

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