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NLW 790L

1972 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

45,797 mi
Last recorded45,797 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLW 790L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2009 45,797 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front floors corroded

front suspension bushes perished

movement in steering column

off side front wheel arch corroded

outer sills corroded

slight play rear radius arms

Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,336 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 45,336 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,129 miles

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

no front passenger seat fitted

some under body corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2006 45,129 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

some under body corrosion

Fail 22 May 2006 45,126 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

some underbody corrosion

wide wheels and tyres fitted

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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NLW 790L is a 1972 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 NLW 790L, 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 NLW 790L registered?

NLW 790L is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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