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TUO 406T

1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

62,622 mi
Last recorded62,622 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUO 406T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,622 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 62,620 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 39,225 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 39,225 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,172 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 39,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 39,159 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed starter wire (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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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TUO 406T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1979 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 53,775 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 TUO 406T, 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 47 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TUO 406T registered?

TUO 406T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 February 1979.

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