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XCB 127T

1979 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,725 mi
Last recorded56,725 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCB 127T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 56,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,835 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 54,183 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,542 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 52,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,469 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 51,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 47,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,034 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,983 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,941 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 42,938 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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XCB 127T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1979 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 53,775 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 XCB 127T, 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 47 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XCB 127T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 June 1979.

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