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10 TCF

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,129 mi
Last recorded3,129 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 TCF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 3,129 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 2,979 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 2,964 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2008 2,302 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 484 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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10 TCF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 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 10 TCF, 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 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 10 TCF registered?

10 TCF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 10 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 TCF 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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