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RJJ 505S

1978 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,002 mi
Last recorded85,002 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJJ 505S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,002 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,951 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,473 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,254 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,936 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,367 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,869 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,142 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 82,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,429 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 81,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,717 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 80,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,008 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 79,372 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 78,708 miles

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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RJJ 505S is a 1978 Rover Mini in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJJ 505S, 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.

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What year was RJJ 505S registered?

RJJ 505S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 1978.

Is RJJ 505S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJJ 505S shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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