MOT Status
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48,940 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Corrosion around battery area
Fuel cap seal slightly perished
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion around battery area
fuel cap seal starting to perish
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under seal used on body & suspension components
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
oil leak
under seal used on body & suspension components
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported front too rear (3.6.B.1)
Centre Fuel pipe insecure on floor pan (7.2.1)
Electrical wiring insecure above pedals (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported main battery cable (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing hub nut (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing hub nut (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering column lower bush worn
wipers will not turn off
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H296 EKE is a 1991 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 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 H296 EKE, 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 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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H296 EKE is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 January 1991.
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