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CTC 142W

1980 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,500 mi
Last recorded14,500 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 142W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,500 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 13,779 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 13,779 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 12,097 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 12,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,020 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

handbrake cable resting onn exhaust

silencer clamp missing but exhaust secure

Fail 14 Jun 2011 90,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake cable rubs/rests on exhaust

silencer clamp missing but secure

Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,029 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 54,029 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside hand brake cable yoke nut/bolted

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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CTC 142W is a 1980 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 57,761 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 CTC 142W, 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 46 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CTC 142W registered?

CTC 142W is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is CTC 142W safe to buy?

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