MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center joint (8.2.2.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
advise underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
RADIATOR IN BAD CONDITION
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Lower Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
RADIATOR IN BAD CONDITION
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
ONLY SLIGHT SERVO ACTION FOUND DURING TEST
SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST JOINTS , SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS , N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE .
SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP BALL JOINTS AND O/S/F LOWER
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J991 MCT 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 53.3%.
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 J991 MCT, 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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J991 MCT is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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