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B178 LLR

1984 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,461 mi
Last recorded48,461 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB178 LLR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,461 miles

Nearside Front outer door sills and floor pans have had several welding repairs carried out unable to fully inspect as they have been sealed and painted over

Offside Front door sills and floor pans have had several welding repairs carried out unable to fully inspect as they have been sealed and painted over

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear subframe has had welding repair carried out

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 48,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.74 co. should max.4.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe has welding repair (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer door sills and floor pan have had several welding repairs carried out unable to fully inspect as they have been sealed up and painted

Offside Front front door sills and floor pan have had several welding repairs carried out unable to fully inspect as they have been seal and painted over

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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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B178 LLR is a 1984 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 51,532 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 B178 LLR, 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 42 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B178 LLR is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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