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RAS 329S

1978 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,887 mi
Last recorded10,887 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAS 329S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 10,887 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 10,697 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 10,697 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 10,581 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 10,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 10,340 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 10,214 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 10,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,972 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 10,038 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 10,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 9,713 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,243 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT LEAK

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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RAS 329S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RAS 329S, 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 RAS 329S registered?

RAS 329S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 April 1978.

Is RAS 329S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAS 329S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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