MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake performance not tested no brakes no performace at pedal (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak From engine ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside auxillary reg light inoperative
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M20 GFL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1997 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 51,557 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 M20 GFL, 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 29 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M20 GFL registered?
M20 GFL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is M20 GFL safe to buy?
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