MOT Status
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75,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Both top steady bar mountings worn.
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both top steady bar mountings worn.
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M701 TAR is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 M701 TAR, 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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M701 TAR is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1994.
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