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URF 396L

1973 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,633 mi
Last recorded44,633 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURF 396L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 44,633 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 44,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Fail 2 Jul 2024 44,575 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,515 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 44,340 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 44,209 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 44,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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URF 396L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 URF 396L, 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

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What year was URF 396L registered?

URF 396L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is URF 396L safe to buy?

The MOT history for URF 396L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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