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VRL 948T

1978 Rover Mini

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

69,884 mi
Last recorded69,884 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 948T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 69,884 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,516 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,273 miles

N/S & O/S/R Floor corroded but not excessive

N/S/R Drum brake noisy when rotated

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 67,273 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S & O/S/R Floor corroded but not excessive

N/S/R Drum brake noisy when rotated

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,268 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,995 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,995 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 64,468 miles

extensive welding has been carried out to most parts of the vehicle

Fail 10 May 2011 64,239 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

extensive welding has been carried out to most parts of the vehicle

Pass 28 May 2010 96,627 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 96,627 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 19 May 2010 59,593 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

role cage fitted

Fail 12 May 2010 59,563 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

role cage fitted

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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VRL 948T is a 1978 Rover Mini in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 VRL 948T, 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 VRL 948T registered?

VRL 948T is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 August 1978.

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