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TSV 508

1985 Rover Mini

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,609 mi
Last recorded17,609 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSV 508
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 17,609 miles

battery tray corroded

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

n/s and o/s front floor corroding

n/s and o/s sills corroding

o/s seat belt mount corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 9 May 2011 17,609 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery tray corroded

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

n/s and o/s front floor corroding

n/s and o/s sills corroding

o/s seat belt mount corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2010 17,206 miles

front discs pitting

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

slight corrosion to front subframe

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Apr 2010 17,195 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion n/s/ outer sill

front brake discs wearing

front subframe corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Dec 2008 15,525 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,358 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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TSV 508 is a 1985 Rover Mini in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 50,678 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 TSV 508, 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 41 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSV 508 registered?

TSV 508 is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 November 1985.

Is TSV 508 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSV 508 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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