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TLF 234W

1981 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,051 mi
Last recorded92,051 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLF 234W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,051 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 92,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,219 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 91,219 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 90,108 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 89,058 miles

repairs to floor noted

slight play n/s steering arm noted

Fail 18 May 2016 89,028 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

repairs to floor noted

slight play n/s steering arm noted

Pass 21 May 2015 87,525 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 87,525 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,794 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wide wheels & spacer fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,794 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wide wheels & spacer fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2013 85,510 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 85,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,831 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play at both steering arm fixings

Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,595 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play at both steering arm fixings

Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,587 miles

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play at nearside steering arm fixing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 81,241 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

clutch hose slightly buldging

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight travel on hand brake

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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TLF 234W is a 1981 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1981 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 54,826 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 TLF 234W, 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 45 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TLF 234W is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 1981.

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