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738 FLD

1978 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,644 mi
Last recorded12,644 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration738 FLD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 12,644 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 11,683 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 10,973 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 8,906 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 5,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,198 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 86,343 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

throttle pedal sticking

Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,343 miles

throttle pedal sticking

Pass 21 Nov 2012 84,337 miles

bonnet saftey catch missing

braceing fitted to front inner wings

Fail 8 Oct 2012 84,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet saftey catch missing

both front inner wings missing but bracing fitted

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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738 FLD is a 1978 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 738 FLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 738 FLD registered?

738 FLD is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1978.

Is 738 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 738 FLD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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