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WJA 436S

1978 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,148 mi
Last recorded7,148 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJA 436S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 7,148 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 4,229 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 3,283 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 3,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 2 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 2 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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WJA 436S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc 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 WJA 436S, 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 WJA 436S registered?

WJA 436S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 1978.

Is WJA 436S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJA 436S 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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