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DPC 22T

1979 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,922 mi
Last recorded35,922 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPC 22T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,922 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,263 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 34,263 miles

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Pass 13 Jun 2015 34,088 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 33,940 miles

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 33,802 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 33,793 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 32,930 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 32,146 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 32,139 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 31,427 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 30,168 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,437 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,032 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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DPC 22T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DPC 22T, 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 DPC 22T registered?

DPC 22T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is DPC 22T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPC 22T shows 16 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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