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SLF 191L

1973 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,953 mi
Last recorded70,953 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLF 191L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,953 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,418 miles

front wipers a bit smeary

offside front tyre badly perished on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,376 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SLF 191L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SLF 191L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SLF 191L?

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What year was SLF 191L registered?

SLF 191L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is SLF 191L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLF 191L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLF 191L have outstanding finance?

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