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TEM 137V

1979 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,335 mi
Last recorded54,335 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEM 137V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill repaired with fller

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 54,335 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to rise (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill repaired with fller

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,573 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 53,573 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 51,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,382 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 90,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,624 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 58,624 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 57,119 miles

exhaust blowing

slight play in the o/s top ball joint

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,827 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,124 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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TEM 137V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TEM 137V, 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 TEM 137V registered?

TEM 137V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is TEM 137V safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEM 137V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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