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LFM 408T

1979 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,520 mi
Last recorded12,520 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 408T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 12,520 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 11,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

oil leak

vehicle is heavily wax oiled

Fail 4 Jun 2016 11,793 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot floor both sides chalked (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 6 May 2015 11,102 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 107,590 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 10,754 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 10,689 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LFM 408T is a 1979 Rover Mini in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LFM 408T, 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 LFM 408T registered?

LFM 408T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 May 1979.

Is LFM 408T safe to buy?

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