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CLL 30T

1978 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

40,195 mi
Last recorded40,195 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLL 30T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 40,195 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 40,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,178 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 40,175 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 May 2016 40,172 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 40,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 40,021 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 40,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 39,381 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 39,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,764 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 39,764 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,601 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 39,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,516 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,516 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,241 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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CLL 30T is a 1978 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CLL 30T, 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 CLL 30T registered?

CLL 30T is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 August 1978.

Is CLL 30T safe to buy?

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