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RUN 384S

1978 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,123 mi
Last recorded24,123 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUN 384S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,123 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust bracket to gearbox bolt missing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,111 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 17,341 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 17,341 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,581 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 16,575 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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RUN 384S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RUN 384S, 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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How do I check the history of RUN 384S?

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What year was RUN 384S registered?

RUN 384S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 February 1978.

Is RUN 384S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUN 384S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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