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UFK 525K

1971 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,062 mi
Last recorded94,062 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFK 525K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 93,646 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 93,646 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,055 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,528 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 92,267 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 92,267 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,182 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,404 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,605 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,153 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,972 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 87,970 miles

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 87,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,811 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 87,811 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bulk head corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2007 87,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 85,136 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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UFK 525K is a 1971 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 UFK 525K, 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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What year was UFK 525K registered?

UFK 525K is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 November 1971.

Is UFK 525K safe to buy?

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