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XCD 455S

1978 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,749 mi
Last recorded93,749 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCD 455S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,749 miles

steering track rod end ball-joint covers starting to perish

Fail 6 Jun 2017 93,749 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

steering track rod end ball-joint covers starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,711 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front subframe mountings deteriorated

nearside inner cv gaitor loose

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 93,092 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 93,058 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,061 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,898 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 91,879 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

off side rear floor pan slightly corroded.

vehicle emmits smoke when acclerating.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,723 miles

corrosion around off side rear shock upper mounting

near side front floor pan in very poor condition but looks to have been repaired from the inside.

near side front sill end in poor condition.

near side front sub frame front tear shape mounting seperated to the limit.

near side rear radius arm bearing/pin worn near to limit.

off side floor/sill joint area corroding.

off side front floor pan starting to corrode.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 91,723 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion around off side rear shock upper mounting

near side front floor pan in very poor condition but looks to have been repaired from the inside.

near side front sill end in poor condition.

near side front sub frame front tear shape mounting seperated to the limit.

near side rear radius arm bearing/pin worn near to limit.

off side floor/sill joint area corroding.

off side front floor pan starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,539 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 90,432 miles

front tie bars bent slightly

off side front brake hose starting to crack.

Fail 25 Sep 2007 90,423 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tie bars bent slightly

near side rear engine mount broken away.

off side front brake hose starting to crack.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 88,350 miles

n/s/front lower wing badly corroded & erroded

Pass 29 Sep 2005 86,620 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 86,611 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s inner door handel broken

n/s/f inner wheel arch /sill end plate badly corroded

n/s/f lower wheel arch badly corroded

o/s/f brake hose starting to crack

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded slightly

o/s/r shock top mount starting to corrode

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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XCD 455S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XCD 455S, 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 XCD 455S registered?

XCD 455S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 June 1978.

Is XCD 455S safe to buy?

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