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CEL 347T

1979 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,569 mi
Last recorded51,569 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEL 347T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,569 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 51,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,415 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front suspension rebound rubber stop missing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,238 miles

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

offside front suspension bump stop missing

play in lower steering column bush

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front suspension bump stop missing

play in lower steering column bush

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,043 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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CEL 347T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CEL 347T, 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 CEL 347T registered?

CEL 347T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is CEL 347T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEL 347T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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