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CMW 978C

1982 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,505 mi
Last recorded92,505 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMW 978C
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 92,505 miles

both fuel hoses from tank and pump very deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,577 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyre`s deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,702 miles

nearside front tie bar bushes poor

exhaust leak

fuel cap seal poor

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

oil leak present

top engine stabiliser bar bolt loose

washers poorly aimed

Pass 12 Nov 2010 88,218 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber missing

indicator operation possible fault with flasher unit

possible intermittent wiper switch fault

slight play in o s f wheel bearing

slight play in suspension ball joints both sides

Fail 9 Nov 2010 88,208 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

indicator operation possible fault with flasher unit

slight play in o s f wheel bearing

slight play in suspension ball joints both sides

Pass 16 Nov 2009 87,752 miles

bonnet sound deadening coming away from bodywork

clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres perished

imbalance between front brakes

road wheels protrude outside bodywork

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various slight oil leaks

washers poor

wear in steering colum top bearing

wipers poor and split

Pass 26 Nov 2008 87,600 miles

fuel cap seal poor

imbalance between front brakes

indicater tell tale light cover poor fitting

slight binding at front wheels

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

Fail 26 Nov 2008 87,590 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal poor

imbalance between front brakes

slight binding at front wheels

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

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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CMW 978C is a 1982 Rover Mini in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 54,303 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 CMW 978C, 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 44 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 CMW 978C registered?

CMW 978C is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is CMW 978C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMW 978C shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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