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JKF 578P

1975 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,438 mi
Last recorded60,438 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1975 Rover Mini52,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKF 578P
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,438 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,499 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 58,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.77 max 4.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,975 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,422 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 57,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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JKF 578P is a 1975 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 52,652 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 JKF 578P, 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 51 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKF 578P registered?

JKF 578P is a 1975 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 November 1975.

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