1974 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · XHG 212M
1974 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 1974. Recorded mileage 74,477 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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XHG 212M Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/07/2026
- 74,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XHG 212M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1974 Rover Mini (XHG 212M) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel pipe insecure inside car (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut lose (2.1.3 (d))”; “Towbar component defective tow bar mounted to body panels and boot floor not a structural point on car (6.1.6 (a))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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