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G738 TVO

2004 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover Mini50,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 TVO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 3 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 6,652 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 684 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 97,611 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 97,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 94,190 miles

front bump stops missing

Fail 14 Jun 2012 94,190 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front bump stops missing

Fail 31 May 2012 93,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,059 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 83,782 miles

front bump stops missing

nearside rear tyre flat

offside front bearing slightly rough

offside front flexi slightly tight on full lock

rear shock mounts require longer studs

Pass 21 Oct 2008 83,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OS inner cv gaiter split

OSF wheel bearing slightly rough

both outer cv gaitors leaked a bit past outer clips

Fail 15 Oct 2008 83,536 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OS inner cv gaiter split

OSF wheel bearing slightly rough

both outer cv gaitors leaked a bit past outer clips

rear brakes could be adjusted

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,124 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 81,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G738 TVO is a 2004 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 50,636 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 G738 TVO, 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 22 years old, this Rover Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G738 TVO registered?

G738 TVO is a 2004 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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