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TGH 258R

1976 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,665 mi
Last recorded75,665 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1976 Rover Mini52,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGH 258R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 75,665 miles

engine oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipe beginning to corrode

o/s rack boot has small split

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Oct 2017 75,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipe beginning to corrodde

o/s/f rack boot has small split

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,564 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,221 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 75,220 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 75,210 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 75,208 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 73,995 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 73,994 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

loose connection on fuse box ,ref lights

n/s o/s/f tyres perished

n/s/r brake blead nipple broken

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,777 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 71,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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TGH 258R is a 1976 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1976 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,452 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 TGH 258R, 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 50 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TGH 258R is a 1976 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1976.

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