MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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carburetor adjusted during test
customer has supplied a declaration that the engine fitted is 998cc and not 1275cc
customer provided a declaration that the engine fitted is pre 01/08/1992 and is to be tested to pre catalyst standards
parking brake efficiency just met
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
passenger seat removed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust downpipe runs very close to drive shaft coupling
offside front brake backing plate loos
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside front brake backing plate loos
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both sill tops weak.
poss incorect wheel nuts fitted advise these be looked at.
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
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Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L827 RCR is a 1993 Rover Mini in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 L827 RCR, 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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L827 RCR is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1993.
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