MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn on edge
Offside Parking brake effort low
Oil leak
Scratch in windscreen
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Floor corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn on edge
Offside Parking brake effort low
Scratch in windscreen
Offside Handbrake effort low
Offside Steering rack gaiter perished
Oil leaks
Play in steering column
Offside Front Floor to sill corroded
Front Brakes noisy
Front Number plate damaged
Scratch in windscreen and wiper arm bent
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Nut missing and loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brakes noisy
Front Number plate damaged
Offside Front Floor to sill corroded
Offside Handbrake effort low
Offside Steering rack gaiter perished
Oil leaks
Play in steering column
Scratch in windscreen and wiper arm bent
Offside Front Floor corroded
Oil leaks
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))
Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake not working
Offside Front Floor corroded
Oil leaks
Exhaust fumes entering cabin Middle joint leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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 Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bad oil leak
Both front indicater lenses and nearside side repeater faided
Both front jacking points corroded
Offside Rear Number light dim
Oil leak
Play in front swivel joints
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Door mirror insecure
Oil leak
Play in front swivel joints
Rear valance corroded
Slight play in front suspension swivel joints
Headlamp switch faulty dipp to main (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under windscreen (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to door step (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door pocket (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing to sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door pocket (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust rusty
Exhaust tail box leaking
Near side front floor corroded
Play in offside front lower ball joint
Rear sub frame and mounts corroded
front brake pads getting low
play in front swivel joints
rear subframe corroded
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake pads getting low
play in front swivel joints
rear subframe corroded
different wheels fitted to front for retest
rear subframe rusty
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear subframe rusty
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
off side front floor starting to rust
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate damaged
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate damaged
offside outer sill corroded but outside of prescribed area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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L786 DPF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 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 L786 DPF, 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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L786 DPF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 November 1993.
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