MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside door mirror loose
underside coated in thick underseal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside door mirror loose
underside coated in thick underseal
front tyres cracking on sidewalls
front tyres cracking on sidewalls
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G473 FCW is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black 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 G473 FCW, 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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G473 FCW is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 August 1989.
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