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OLR 118L

1972 Rover Mini

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,705 mi
Last recorded58,705 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLR 118L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,705 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubbers are splitting

Fail 20 Jul 2015 58,426 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise fog light tell tale flicker when rear fog light on,

Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,447 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 57,442 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 56,071 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 56,071 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 54,982 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 54,982 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 54,575 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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OLR 118L is a 1972 Rover Mini in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OLR 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 OLR 118L registered?

OLR 118L is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is OLR 118L safe to buy?

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