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1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,207 mi
Last recorded10,207 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANY 98T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 10,207 miles

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

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

advise both front wheel bearings slight noise

advise n/s/f steering arm very slight play

Fail 16 May 2013 10,171 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Both front wheel bearings rough when rotated? unable to check as wheels are not tight against hub flanges!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pipe bracket to gearbox missing!

Oil leak

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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ANY 98T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ANY 98T, 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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ANY 98T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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