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JUD 39S

1978 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUD 39S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 7 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 4 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective adjustable suspension locking nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear tyre deteriorated

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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JUD 39S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JUD 39S, 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 JUD 39S registered?

JUD 39S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is JUD 39S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUD 39S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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