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C681 TPA

1986 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

89,141 mi
Last recorded89,141 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC681 TPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 89,141 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,902 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 88,880 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 88,872 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,773 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 88,773 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 88,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Sep 2014 88,040 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,440 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 83,446 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,676 miles

Both number plate lamps are deteriating.

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 80,676 miles

Both number plate lamps are deteriating.

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,583 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,478 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 72,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C681 TPA is a 1986 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1986 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,889 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 C681 TPA, 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 40 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C681 TPA is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1986.

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