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SFX 123K

1972 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,199 mi
Last recorded72,199 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFX 123K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,199 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 72,197 miles

Fuel system component leaking Carburettor float chamber (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,146 miles

Corrosion to front panel and off side front of roof

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 72,121 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear sub frame corroded by mounting point

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,001 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Heavey engine oil leaks.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 72,001 miles

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Heavey engine oil leaks.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,860 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 71,860 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,794 miles

O s f outer sill rusted

Fail 15 Aug 2011 71,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O s f outer sill rusted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,531 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 71,531 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,463 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,261 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 71,261 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

n/s engine mounting bracket bolt broken

Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,981 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 70,869 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 70,869 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

N/S/DOOR SILL BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT IN A PERSCRIBED AREA

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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SFX 123K is a 1972 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SFX 123K, 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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SFX 123K is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 May 1972.

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