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F829 TCX

1988 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

45,332 mi
Last recorded45,332 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF829 TCX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 45,332 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front welded join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front of cill not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose not fitted (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front of cill not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding pedal sticking down (1.2.1 (f))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground battery cable underside (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,130 miles

Lights not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged, but not exposing ply or cords

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated, but not exposing ply or cords

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f , o/s/f + n/s/r tyres showing signs of age

Fail 29 Jun 2015 41,105 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/sf , o/s/f , n/s/r tyre showing signs of age

Pass 26 Jul 2014 41,110 miles

Offsided door & wing corroded Front & Rear Subframe surface corrosion . Restored vehicle

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,100 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offsided door & wing corroded Front & Rear Subframe surface corrosion . Restored vehicle

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 40,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,733 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,518 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 38,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,975 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 36,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,240 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 36,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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F829 TCX is a 1988 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1988 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 57,367 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 F829 TCX, 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 38 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F829 TCX is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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