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JAB 730T

1978 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,197 mi
Last recorded30,197 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 730T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,197 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front slight play in steering inner fixing

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 30,191 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front slight play in steering inner fixing

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 27,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,597 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,568 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,631 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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JAB 730T is a 1978 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 JAB 730T, 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 JAB 730T registered?

JAB 730T is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is JAB 730T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAB 730T shows 6 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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