MOT Status
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81,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play loose on hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor in boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
osf nsf nsr tyres cracking Oil leak
play in o/s/r wheel unable to pinpoint cause General underbody corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer joints (2.5.C.1a)
General underbody corrosion
O/S/F , N/S/F , N/S/R tyres cracking
Oil leak
Play if O/S/R wheel - unable to pinpoint cause
Rear No rear bumper fitted
Rear Subframe rotting O/S worse
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking Out of carb overflow (7.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer joints (2.5.C.1a)
General underbody corrosion
O/S/F , N/S/F , N/S/R tyres cracking
Oil leak
Play if O/S/R wheel - unable to pinpoint cause
Rear No rear bumper fitted
Rear Subframe rotting O/S worse
Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
rear subframe corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
underbody undersealed
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
underside of vehicle covered in black underseal
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
offside rear tyre perished
underside of vehicle covered in black
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front outer sill corroded but not with in 30cm of a prescibed area
nearside driveshaft gaitor showing slight deterioration
play evident in offside radius arm bushing
rear brake imbalance
slight movement in upper steering column
vehicle would benifit additional Anti-corrosion treatment
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside driveshaft gaitor showing slight deterioration
play evident in offside radius arm bushing
rear brake imbalance
slight movement in upper steering column
vehicle would benifit additional Anti-corrosion treatment
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
movement in upper steering column meeting test criteria.
nearside driveshaft gaitor showing very slight seepage,but meeting test criteria.
movement in upper steering column meeting test criteria.
nearside driveshaft gaitor showing very slight seepage,but meeting test criteria.
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J273 BPW is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1992 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,446 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 J273 BPW, 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 34 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J273 BPW is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 February 1992.
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