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DAY 293T

1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,615 mi
Last recorded71,615 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAY 293T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,615 miles

BATTERY MAIN CABLE GROMMET DETERIORATED ( BOOT FLOOR )

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER SIDE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION ( FLOOR TO INNER SILL) O/S & N/S

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,961 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,193 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,596 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf brake/wheel has slight bind

Fail 18 Jun 2015 68,596 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf brake/wheel has slight bind

Pass 11 Jan 2014 68,574 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,185 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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DAY 293T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 53,775 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DAY 293T, 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 47 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 DAY 293T registered?

DAY 293T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 March 1979.

Is DAY 293T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAY 293T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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