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RAA 167T

1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,904 mi
Last recorded20,904 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAA 167T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 19,303 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 19,303 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RAA 167T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RAA 167T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAA 167T registered?

RAA 167T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is RAA 167T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAA 167T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAA 167T have outstanding finance?

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