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PST 247S

1978 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,826 mi
Last recorded64,826 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPST 247S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,826 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,662 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,649 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,197 miles

slight play in all front ball joints

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,174 miles

Slight play in all front ball joints.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,155 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,155 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,129 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,104 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 35,104 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 35,089 miles

rear exhaust mountings in poor condition

some perishing on sidewall of tyres

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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PST 247S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 PST 247S, 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 48 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 PST 247S registered?

PST 247S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 February 1978.

Is PST 247S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PST 247S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PST 247S have outstanding finance?

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