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55,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on test limit (7.1.2 (b))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Slight leakage n/s outer cv boot
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from T union behind rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe insecure new hose and rigid pipe, hose also hanging low may snag (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect sticking (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both radius arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in N/S of rack
Play in both front wheel bearings
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in N/S of rack
Play in both front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C899 ONU is a 1986 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1986 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,889 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 C899 ONU, 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 40 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C899 ONU registered?
C899 ONU is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1986.
Is C899 ONU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C899 ONU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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