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DEL 104T

1979 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,848 mi
Last recorded65,848 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 104T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 65,848 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 65,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 65,611 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 65,611 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 65,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 65,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 65,207 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,977 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,928 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,783 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,630 miles

offside front suspension cone gaiter split

Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,630 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front suspension cone gaiter split

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 64,486 miles

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

slight corrision in offside front floor pan

Pass 14 May 2012 64,170 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front and rear shock absorber bushs show age and surface cracking

Pass 19 May 2011 64,036 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 63,845 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 63,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front top suspension ball joint dust cover split

Pass 21 May 2008 63,105 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 24 May 2007 62,906 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 62,323 miles

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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DEL 104T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DEL 104T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEL 104T registered?

DEL 104T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is DEL 104T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEL 104T shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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