MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,556 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions unable to be completed cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S AND O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative SEIZED front swing arm attachment (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S AND O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Seats not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Seat belt missing ALL (7.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot Floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted centre of rear cross member (2.4.G.1)
brake pipes covered in grease
oil leak
various areas corroded/corroding underside
Emissions not tested due to excessive leak (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust join @ manifold to downpipe loose (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner support section of rear valance area (2.4.A.3)
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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner rear of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted centre of rear cross member (2.4.G.1)
brake pipes covered in grease
oil leak
various areas corroded/corroding underside
bonnet slightly insecure
both rear shocks appear weak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres wearing low on edges
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight movement evident in offside front wheel bearing
slight movement evident in offside rear wheel bearing
various corrosion weaknesses evident,but meeting test criteria at moment
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion weaknesses evident,but meeting test criteria at moment.
secondary rear silencer mounting fractured.Replacement advised
underside of vehicle would benifit Anti-corrosion treatment
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
areas of corrosion are evident,but meeting test criteria at moment.
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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M789 SCH is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 M789 SCH, 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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M789 SCH is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 October 1994.
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