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ExpiredMileage
73,657 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Still significant play both rear trailing arm pins, despite re-greasing.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear sub frame corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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L866 UPW is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 L866 UPW, 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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L866 UPW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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