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THU 11S

1978 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

12,066 mi
Last recorded12,066 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHU 11S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 12,066 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 12,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,892 miles

Front tyres are getting low

Rear tyres are perished

Slight muffler leak

Slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing

Surface corrosion in several areas on the underside of the body

Fail 9 Aug 2017 10,892 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres are getting low

Rear tyres are perished

Slight muffler leak

Slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing

Surface corrosion in several areas on the underside of the body

Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,058 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 10,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 8,899 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2012 8,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 7,242 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 7,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine slight missfire hc recordings high

Pass 9 Feb 2010 4,887 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 4,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 2,802 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 2,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 1,175 miles

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

slight corrosion floor pans

slight corrosion nearside and offside sills

Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,289 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 10,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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THU 11S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1978 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 THU 11S, 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 48 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 THU 11S registered?

THU 11S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 July 1978.

Is THU 11S safe to buy?

The MOT history for THU 11S shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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