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DAN 478V

1979 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,605 mi
Last recorded57,605 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN 478V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 57,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 57,361 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 57,325 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 57,247 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard Warning lights Not Working/Switch

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 56,898 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 56,852 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2023 56,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 55,602 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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DAN 478V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DAN 478V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAN 478V registered?

DAN 478V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1979.

Is DAN 478V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAN 478V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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