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JCG 888L

1972 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,705 mi
Last recorded46,705 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 888L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,308 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,881 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 45,497 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front flexy pipes old

Fail 24 Apr 2014 45,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front flexy pipes old

Pass 31 May 2013 45,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,330 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 44,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,448 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 42,446 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,666 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,648 miles

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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JCG 888L is a 1972 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JCG 888L, 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 JCG 888L registered?

JCG 888L is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is JCG 888L safe to buy?

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