MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification adjustable lock nuts insecure (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step by seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification adjustable lock nuts insecure (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing by subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification adjustable lock nuts insecure (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack play (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front subframe mount not located properly
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear suspension arm seizing
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear suspension arm seizing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing Bolt sheared off of suspension mounting bracket. (2.5.A.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F741 AOE is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 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 F741 AOE, 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 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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F741 AOE is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 January 1989.
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