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RCD 136G

1972 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,736 mi
Last recorded62,736 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 136G
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 62,736 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 62,685 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,251 miles

offside front cv boot leaking grease

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,545 miles

slight play in o.s.f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,168 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 59,168 miles

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 58,767 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

knock from n/s/f ? suspension when vehicle driven

slight leak from o/s/f outer CV boot

Fail 15 Jul 2006 58,767 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

knock from n/s/f ? suspension when vehicle driven

slight leak from o/s/f outer CV boot

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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RCD 136G is a 1972 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RCD 136G, 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 RCD 136G registered?

RCD 136G is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 April 1972.

Is RCD 136G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCD 136G shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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