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CAO 925T

1979 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,002 mi
Last recorded50,002 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAO 925T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 50,002 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,002 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 50,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 50,000 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 50,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 50,001 miles

all tyres perished with age

rear valance corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,002 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,002 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

all 4 tyre side walls have splits & cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 18 Jul 2016 50,009 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Coolant leak water pump ()

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

all 4 tyre side walls have splits & cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,005 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 50,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,005 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,743 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 48,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,768 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 46,768 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,668 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,085 miles

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

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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CAO 925T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CAO 925T, 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 CAO 925T registered?

CAO 925T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is CAO 925T safe to buy?

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