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DVX 350T

1978 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,150 mi
Last recorded25,150 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVX 350T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 25,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,134 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 25,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking carb float chamber (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,060 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,060 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,984 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 24,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,885 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 24,864 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

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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DVX 350T is a 1978 Rover Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DVX 350T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DVX 350T registered?

DVX 350T is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 December 1978.

Is DVX 350T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVX 350T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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