MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion starting n/s/r inner arch and rear valance but not yet to excess
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above sub frame mounts (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above sub frame mounts (6.1.B.2)
exhaust box very close to fuel tank
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1/ slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
1/ slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint
Rear tyres wearing low.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint.
1. centre exhaust support bracket loose. 2. n/s outer sill starting to corrode. 3. rear number plate damaged.
corrossion to n/side sill front in non prescribed area. Most of sill is corroded to n/side but not considered excessive
fuel tank is showing evidence of corrossion but not leaking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrossion to n/side sill front in non prescribed area. Most of sill is corroded to n/side but not considered excessive
fuel tank is showing evidence of corrossion but not leaking
Oil leak
indicator switch now ok but suffering from corrossion
service braking is on the limit only
vehicle has been not used for some considerable time and all components want a bedding in period
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
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DLF 168T is a 1978 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 DLF 168T, 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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DLF 168T is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 November 1978.
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