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XCA 9K

1972 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,244 mi
Last recorded43,244 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCA 9K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,126 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r innsuficient repair ?

Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,755 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r innsuficient repair ?

Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,108 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 42,108 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,965 miles

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

n/s a o/s rear brakes low readings

Fail 23 Apr 2009 40,958 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,132 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,377 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 36,377 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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XCA 9K is a 1972 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCA 9K, 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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XCA 9K is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 March 1972.

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