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XCF 598T

1979 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,844 mi
Last recorded2,844 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCF 598T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 2,844 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 2,623 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 2,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 2,229 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2014 2,221 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight earth issue on offside rear lights

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,609 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2013 20,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2010 2,057 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 2,057 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 1,988 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 1,988 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 97,458 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 95,550 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 95,547 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

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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XCF 598T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XCF 598T, 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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What year was XCF 598T registered?

XCF 598T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 January 1979.

Is XCF 598T safe to buy?

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