MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear radius arms have slight play
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
oil leak
corrosion to nearside front floor area
corrosion to nearside front outer sill
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion to nearside front floor area
corrosion to nearside front outer sill
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside front valance corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
ENGINE TIMING CHAIN COVER HAS A OIL LEAK.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
THE HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR BEAM FORMS DUE TO DETIRERATION OF THE LIGHTS.
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ENGINE TIMING CHAIN COVER HAS A OIL LEAK.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
THE HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR BEAM FORMS DUE TO DETIRERATION OF THE LIGHTS.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L491 JRD is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 L491 JRD, 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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L491 JRD is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 June 1994.
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