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TOM 846S

1978 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,017 mi
Last recorded63,017 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOM 846S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 63,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 62,549 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 62,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,450 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel top of column (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 60,449 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Carburetor bowl area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel top of column (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 60,446 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

no damage or corrosion, sharp edges on front

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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TOM 846S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOM 846S, 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

How do I check the history of TOM 846S?

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What year was TOM 846S registered?

TOM 846S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is TOM 846S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOM 846S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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