MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both doors corroded
rear seat missing
underneath of vehicle heavily underseald
Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cone joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cone joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp not working lens missing (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear seats missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)
rear seats not fitted
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)
rear seats not fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)
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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front bottom (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside 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 Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
cooling fan constantly running
front tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing
offside front upper ball joint cover loose but prevents ingress of dirt
rear tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
cooling fan constantly running
front tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing
offside front upper ball joint cover loose but prevents ingress of dirt
rear tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J358 FLG is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 J358 FLG, 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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J358 FLG is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 January 1992.
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