MOT Status
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96,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Outer 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower nut loose (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
all tyres starting to perish
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
all tyres starting to perish
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front 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 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 front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
brake pipes heavily coated in underseal-unable to inspect thoroughly
front subframe mounting rubbers deteriorated-replacement reccommended
nearside outer sill shows signs of filler repairs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s & o/s rear arms slight play
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M448 ROJ is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 M448 ROJ, 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 31 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M448 ROJ is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 May 1995.
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