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BNU 951T

1978 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,672 mi
Last recorded12,672 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNU 951T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 12,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 10,935 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 8,297 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rack gaitors have slight twist

Fail 26 Mar 2013 8,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rack gaitors have slight twist

Pass 15 Feb 2012 78,602 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

horn switch slightly worn

Fail 11 Feb 2012 78,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 6,578 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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BNU 951T is a 1978 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNU 951T, 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 BNU 951T registered?

BNU 951T is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is BNU 951T safe to buy?

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