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ONP 53T

1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,702 mi
Last recorded99,702 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONP 53T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 99,702 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,311 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,005 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 99,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 98,716 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 98,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,485 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,038 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,504 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,428 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 96,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam on also (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front frame rear mount (2.4.G.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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ONP 53T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ONP 53T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ONP 53T registered?

ONP 53T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 May 1979.

Is ONP 53T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONP 53T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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