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WEB 685T

1978 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,091 mi
Last recorded81,091 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEB 685T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 81,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 80,287 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 79,979 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,777 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 79,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 78,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,199 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,042 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,641 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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WEB 685T is a 1978 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WEB 685T, 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

How do I check the history of WEB 685T?

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What year was WEB 685T registered?

WEB 685T is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 September 1978.

Is WEB 685T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEB 685T shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WEB 685T have outstanding finance?

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