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TLC 399R

1977 Rover Mini

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,172 mi
Last recorded28,172 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLC 399R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 28,172 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 28,169 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (front & rear) (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Both (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 27,405 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 27,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Window items removed from drivers view

Pass 22 Nov 2014 26,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 26,428 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,428 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 26,428 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 26,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,497 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,428 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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TLC 399R is a 1977 Rover Mini in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1977 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 56,649 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 TLC 399R, 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 49 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLC 399R registered?

TLC 399R is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1977.

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