MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front subframe top mountings wearing
nearside & offside front floors corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front subframe top mountings wearing
nearside & offside front floors corroding
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TCG 253T is a 1979 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 TCG 253T, 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 TCG 253T registered?
TCG 253T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1979.
Is TCG 253T safe to buy?
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