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SBP 392K

1971 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,813 mi
Last recorded49,813 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBP 392K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 49,813 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 49,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working getting stuck (3.4 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2023 49,326 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,752 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 46,926 miles

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

nearside steering tie rod has slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2013 46,920 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

nearside steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,395 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,959 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,451 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 35,336 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,314 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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SBP 392K is a 1971 Rover Mini in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 52,680 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 SBP 392K, 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 55 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SBP 392K is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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