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57 EWD

1978 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,232 mi
Last recorded89,232 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration57 EWD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 89,232 miles

Coolant leak radiator/water pump area ()

front/rear sub frames/brake pipes under sealed

Fail 11 May 2021 89,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak radiator/water pump area ()

front/rear sub frames/brake pipes under sealed

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,993 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 46,993 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder to load sensing valve

Offside front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,763 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 46,763 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 41,027 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,027 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,688 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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57 EWD is a 1978 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 57 EWD, 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 48 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 57 EWD registered?

57 EWD is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 May 1978.

Is 57 EWD safe to buy?

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