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UMP 195M

1973 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,989 mi
Last recorded67,989 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMP 195M
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,989 miles

wiper switch intermitant

welding under vehicle undercoated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,328 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 67,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,469 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipe fouling the offside front steering rack gaitor

slight binding n/s rear brake

Fail 26 Sep 2013 66,469 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight binding n/s rear brake

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,212 miles

various patches of welding undersilled

Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various patches of welding undersilled

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,690 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake light switch mount

chaissis and suspension mount repairs

front seats playin mounts

o/s/front brake mount to cv boot

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,271 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

temp repair on exhaust system

Fail 6 Sep 2010 65,271 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

temp repair on exhaust system

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,089 miles

near side rear brake slight binding

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

under side of vehicle sprayed unable to see any corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2009 65,089 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side rear brake slight binding

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

under side of vehicle sprayed unable to see any corrosion

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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UMP 195M is a 1973 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UMP 195M, 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 UMP 195M registered?

UMP 195M is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 September 1973.

Is UMP 195M safe to buy?

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