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NFS 834T

1979 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,408 mi
Last recorded85,408 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFS 834T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 85,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,375 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 85,323 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 85,323 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 85,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 85,102 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 84,937 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,921 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm / bush

slight play in offside front steering arm /bush

Fail 14 Dec 2012 84,921 miles

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm / bush

slight play in offside front steering arm /bush

Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,846 miles

nsf headlight beam pattern slightly faded

nsf outer cv gaiter slight grease loss

nsf wheel bearing slight play

osf headlight beam pattern slightly faded

Fail 5 Jan 2012 84,846 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

nsf headlight beam pattern slightly faded

nsf outer cv gaiter slight grease loss

nsf wheel bearing slight play

osf headlight beam pattern slightly faded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,344 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 84,344 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 80,695 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 80,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 80,098 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 80,098 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 78,550 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 78,550 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,772 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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NFS 834T is a 1979 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NFS 834T, 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 NFS 834T registered?

NFS 834T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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