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NBT 655T

1978 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,704 mi
Last recorded52,704 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBT 655T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 52,704 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 52,704 miles

Registration plate incorrect registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (0.1 (c))

Registration plate incorrect registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 50,842 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 50,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,933 miles

Vehicle presented with wheel arch extensions at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,156 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 38,156 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,716 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 31,716 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 31,765 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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NBT 655T is a 1978 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NBT 655T, 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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NBT 655T is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 October 1978.

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