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BRF 595T

1978 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,361 mi
Last recorded22,361 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRF 595T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 22,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2024 22,356 miles

Fuel tank leaking fitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2023 22,212 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2022 22,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2022 22,165 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted clip insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% - nearside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% - offside weak (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2021 22,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 22,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 21,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 21,792 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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BRF 595T is a 1978 Rover Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BRF 595T, 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 BRF 595T registered?

BRF 595T is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is BRF 595T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRF 595T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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