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TIG 7912

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,948 mi
Last recorded41,948 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 7912
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 41,948 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 28 Jun 2023 41,686 miles

Central Inner sill coved in underseal

Nearside Inner sill coved in underseal

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cable tied up (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 41,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Inner sill coved in underseal

Nearside Inner sill coved in underseal

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cable tied up (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 41,650 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both Front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both Front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Front And Rear All position lamps Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Extensive Amount Of Welding Caried Out To Floor Pans And Sills.,Heavily Underseald...

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four Are protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,343 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 41,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,075 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Mar 2021 41,066 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,679 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 40,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 39,565 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 39,192 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,679 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 34,596 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,424 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 34,407 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

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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TIG 7912 is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,446 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 TIG 7912, 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 34 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TIG 7912 registered?

TIG 7912 is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 January 1992.

Is TIG 7912 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIG 7912 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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