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NVB 118L

1972 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,632 mi
Last recorded2,632 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVB 118L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 2,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 820 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 85 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2016 19,938 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/side front top ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 19,926 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2015 16,166 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,656 miles

All tyres getting low.

Underside generaly corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 97,054 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,536 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,219 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,277 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 83,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 78,106 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,352 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 77,063 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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NVB 118L is a 1972 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVB 118L, 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 NVB 118L registered?

NVB 118L is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 October 1972.

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