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DLC 527T

1978 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,975 mi
Last recorded10,975 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLC 527T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,975 miles

General corrosion to bodywork

Numerous welding repairs have been carried out to underside

Pass 17 Aug 2013 10,428 miles

General corrosion to bodywork

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Numerous welding repairs carried out to underside

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake imbalance on limit of 25%

Fail 9 Jul 2011 10,379 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake imbalance on limit of 25%

Pass 16 Dec 2009 79,102 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 7,896 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,914 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 57,684 miles

Nearside Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting split

rear tyres slight ovality

Fail 31 Aug 2006 51,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting split

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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DLC 527T is a 1978 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DLC 527T, 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 DLC 527T registered?

DLC 527T is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 October 1978.

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