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LGH 953T

1979 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,000 mi
Last recorded37,000 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 953T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,000 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 37,000 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,001 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 37,000 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

washer stark broken

Pass 8 Aug 2017 37,003 miles

Nearside washer stork insecure

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 37,000 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside washer stork insecure

Oil leak ()

Reverse lamps stay on when driving

Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,587 miles

Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to many areas,some of which appear to be of poor quality.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 36,577 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2340ppm (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure Floorpan. (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing Teardrop mount missing. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Valence box section. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Floorpan. (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Battery cable on floorpan. (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing Teardrop mount missing. (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Valence box section. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Boot floor. (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure Nut loose (2.1.6)

front brake application uneven OS low. (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to many areas,some of which appear to be of poor quality.

Wheel nuts being used may be of the incorrect type,but maintain security.

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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LGH 953T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LGH 953T, 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 LGH 953T registered?

LGH 953T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 February 1979.

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