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TOA 242S

1977 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,529 mi
Last recorded11,529 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOA 242S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 11,529 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 10,888 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 10,878 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,552 miles

Nearside front tyrehas crac ks in side wall an d tread

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 10,551 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyrehas crac ks in side wall an d tread

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 10,532 miles

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

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

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

both front floor pans rusted

fan belt loose

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2011 10,091 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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TOA 242S is a 1977 Rover Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TOA 242S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TOA 242S registered?

TOA 242S is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 November 1977.

Is TOA 242S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOA 242S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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