MOT Status
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78,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
decel used as vehicle had low clearance
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside outer cv boot has small pin hole
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside outer cv boot has small pin hole
oil leak
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all tyres perished
n/s disc sheild insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all tyres perished
n/s disc sheild insecure
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M161 CEC is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 M161 CEC, 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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What year was M161 CEC registered?
M161 CEC is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1994.
Is M161 CEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M161 CEC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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