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RPK 254L

1973 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 873cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi
4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPK 254L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine873cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2010

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bulge nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2009
Pass 7 Mar 2008

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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RPK 254L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Orange with a 873cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,576 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 RPK 254L, 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 53 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPK 254L registered?

RPK 254L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 June 1973.

Is RPK 254L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPK 254L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPK 254L have outstanding finance?

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