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KGN 9T

1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,279 mi
Last recorded40,279 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGN 9T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,279 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,907 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 39,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,194 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 39,183 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery cable under vehicle (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,951 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 37,786 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,440 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,744 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 30,739 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,529 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 27,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,306 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 25,306 miles

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

Both front seat belt will need attention.

Brake light switch will need attention.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust very close to the hand brake cable..

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,753 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 23,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,958 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 21,958 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 19,469 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 19,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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KGN 9T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KGN 9T, 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 KGN 9T registered?

KGN 9T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 June 1979.

Is KGN 9T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGN 9T shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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