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DDD 889T

1979 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,749 mi
Last recorded51,749 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDD 889T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,592 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet stand missing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2014 51,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet stand missing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,929 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,327 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,884 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 48,882 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s inner c/v gaiter insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,881 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

indicator tell tale not working

intermittent fault with hazard lights

Fail 24 Jul 2009 48,881 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

indicator tell tale not working

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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DDD 889T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DDD 889T, 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.

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What year was DDD 889T registered?

DDD 889T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1979.

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