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NSG 961T

1979 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,266 mi
Last recorded67,266 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSG 961T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 67,266 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 67,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 66,639 miles

Decelerometer brake test carried out due to Limited slip differential fitted to transmission.

Pass 27 Apr 2020 65,592 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 65,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component likely to become detached ball joint loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component likely to become detached ball joint loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 65,239 miles

limited slip differential fitted,service brake not tested using brake roller tester

Fail 15 May 2019 65,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

limited slip differential fitted,service brake not tested using brake roller tester

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,338 miles

Front registration plate has a crack

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 63,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm which is adjustable, has its locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm which is adjustable, has its locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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NSG 961T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NSG 961T, 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 NSG 961T registered?

NSG 961T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 June 1979.

Is NSG 961T safe to buy?

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