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THG 769X

1982 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

1,599 mi
Last recorded1,599 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHG 769X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 1,599 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 1,599 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2012 1,599 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 1,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 1,599 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Floor Pan Corroded & Holed At Offside Seat Moun ting

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 98,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 92,193 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 92,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

noise from steering when turnig unable to locate

Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,999 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 88,999 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

advise vehicle structure heavily repaired by welding

Fail 10 Apr 2008 87,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 83,612 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,285 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 78,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 78,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 78,272 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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THG 769X is a 1982 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

Across all 1982 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 54,303 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 THG 769X, 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 44 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was THG 769X registered?

THG 769X is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1982.

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