MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
behind bumper has been welded from inside
has corrosion under body, bulk head, sills but not considered excessive but getting more advanced
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch attaching to shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door shut/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door shut/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door shut/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
has corrosion under body, bulk head, sills but not considered excessive but getting more advanced
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
has been welded in various places
has slight corrosion under body and sills
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
has slight corrosion under body and sills
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements, adjustment needed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
has slight corrosion under body, chassis and wings
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 places (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
battery tray corroded & holed
o/s rear valance corroded
oil leak on engine
slight play in o/s & n/s steering arm tie rod inner ball joints
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Washers are poor.
F/n/s bump stop missing
Rear subframe f/n/s starting to corrode
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front no. plate slightly cracked
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front registration plate slightly cracked
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L406 MGW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1994 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 53,447 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 L406 MGW, 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 32 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L406 MGW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1994.
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