MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions uneven
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
condition of o/s front subframe mounting
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both rear tyres distorted very slight advise
park brake cable corroded advise
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K498 NHU is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 K498 NHU, 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 33 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K498 NHU is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 1993.
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