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H521 TAW

1980 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,135 mi
Last recorded96,135 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 TAW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 96,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,648 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,010 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,782 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 94,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,269 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,128 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 91,992 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 89,193 miles

creaking from front bulk head when steering moved left to right on hard standing. thorough examination but impossible to see as engine heavily modified. strongly advise further investigation by customer.

Fail 26 Jul 2008 89,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

creaking from front bulk head when steering moved left to right on hard standing. thorough examination but impossible to see as engine heavily modified. strongly advise further investigation by customer.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 86,090 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 86,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fog light inop

Pass 26 Jun 2006 82,426 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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H521 TAW is a 1980 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 57,761 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 H521 TAW, 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 46 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H521 TAW registered?

H521 TAW is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is H521 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H521 TAW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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