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ACF 270T

1979 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,394 mi
Last recorded58,394 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACF 270T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

various parts of corrosion but not excessive

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,796 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both door sills covered with underseal. underside partialy covered with underseal unable to insect fully

grease leak from n/s rack gaiter

n/s/f sub frame mounting has a gap but appears to be secure

service brake efficiancy 53% brakes may require adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,789 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both door sills covered with underseal. underside partialy covered with underseal unable to insect fully

grease leak from n/s rack gaiter

n/s/f sub frame mounting has a gap but appears to be secure

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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ACF 270T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 53,775 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 ACF 270T, 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 47 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACF 270T registered?

ACF 270T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 March 1979.

Is ACF 270T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACF 270T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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