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AOF 873T

1979 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,204 mi
Last recorded76,204 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOF 873T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 76,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded body (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed body corroded (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,860 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

osf and nsf sil corroded

osf floor corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 72,860 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

osf and nsf sil corroded

osf floor corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,341 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 70,135 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,819 miles

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

front outer c.v. boots cracking

nearside rear radius arm bearing borderline play

Fail 4 Jul 2012 64,819 miles

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

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

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

front outer c.v. boots cracking

nearside rear radius arm bearing borderline play

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,789 miles

Both front bottom ball joints worn to borderline

Both front outer c.v. boots deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Floor and sills corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front top ball joint worn

Rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 60,742 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Both front bottom ball joints worn to borderline

Both front outer c.v. boots deteriorated

Brake fluid lvl low

Engine oil leak

Floor and sills corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front top ball joint worn

Rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,170 miles

Corrosion (slight) on subframe and mounts. Note covered in underseal at test.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 58,170 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Corrosion (slight) on subframe and mounts. Note covered in underseal at test.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,947 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 56,864 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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AOF 873T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AOF 873T, 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 AOF 873T registered?

AOF 873T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 May 1979.

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