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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various amounts of surface rust to under body and subframe
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BLACK AND SILVER PLATE (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BLACK AND SILVER PLATE (0.1 (d))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various amounts of surface rust to under body and subframe
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside and Offside outer sills slightly rusty.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All shocks. (5.3.2 (b))
Surface rust around both front headlamps.
Surface rust under/round windscreen.
brake fluid abit dark
corrosion in door shuts and on underside at rear
front subframe mounting bushes starting to deteriorate ( n/s ones more so )
n/s front seat belt buckle surround broken
n/s rear shock stained
n/s washer weak
o/s front shock damp and front shock bushes deteriorating
play and lift in n/s front upper ball joint ( slight play in o/s one)
slight exhaust blow from cat to rear section joint
slight play in track rod ends/ steering
underside brake and fuel pipes and handbrake pivot mechanisms covered in grease/ underseal
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
brake fluid abit dark
corrosion in door shuts and on underside at rear
front subframe mounting bushes starting to deteriorate ( n/s ones more so )
n/s front seat belt buckle surround broken
n/s rear shock stained
n/s washer weak
o/s front shock damp and front shock bushes deteriorating
play and lift in n/s front upper ball joint ( slight play in o/s one)
slight exhaust blow from cat to rear section joint
slight play in track rod ends/ steering
underside brake and fuel pipes and handbrake pivot mechanisms covered in grease/ underseal
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
can not see rear brake hoses
drivers mirror slightly loose
front subframe rear mounting bushes starting to deteriorate
n/s rear shock stained
n/s seat belt buckle slightly damaged
n/s washer weak
o/s front shock damp
play in both front upper ball joints ( n/s more so )
slight grab on front brakes and slight pulse in RBT
slight play in both track rod ends
surface corrosion in door shuts and towards rear on underside
underside brake pipes covered in grease and underseal
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
can not see rear brake hoses
drivers mirror slightly loose
front subframe rear mounting bushes starting to deteriorate
n/s rear shock stained
n/s seat belt buckle slightly damaged
n/s washer weak
o/s front shock damp
play in both front upper ball joints ( n/s more so )
slight grab on front brakes and slight pulse in RBT
slight play in both track rod ends
surface corrosion in door shuts and towards rear on underside
underside brake pipes covered in grease and underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
both front subframe, rear mountings deteriorated
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrosion evident in various places around body and underside
fuel cap seal slightly distorted
n/s/f seat belt buckle casing broken
o/s of boot floor pan corroded
play in o/s/f upper suspension balljoint
slight play in both front, lower suspension balljoints
slight play in steering
strong advise - o/s and n/s rear floor pans (by rear subframe, rear mountings) corroded
strong advise - play in n/s/f upper suspension balljoint
underside brake pipes have been undersealed
washer operation poor and wipers smear screen slightly
corrosion evident in places
engine wet with engine oil
fuel filler cap seal perished
knock evident through steering
n/s seat assembly missing
n/s/f seat belt buckle damaged
o/s/f spot lamp smashed
slight imbalance from rear service brake and brakes noisy
slight play in both front upper suspension balljoints
strong advise - slight play in o/s track rod end
underside and inside of vehicle has been undersealed
underside brake pipes covered in underseal - slightly corroded in places
windscreen washer jets misaligned
engine damp with engine oil
front brake hoses perished
FOLLOWED ON: extensive use of fibre glass and underseal, unable to assess fully
STRONG ADVISE corrosion and welding repairs evident throughout underside.
STRONG ADVISE play in nearside front upper suspension arm balljoint
corrosion on front brake discs
corrosion on outer sills
corrosion throughout underside
oil staining on offside front shock absorber
play in offside front lower suspension arm balljoint
Oil leak
rear battery box panel [ front area] corroded
suspension grease points look dry??
Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all tyre pressures look low???
lower steering column bush worn to excess
near side front driving lamp inoperative
rear battery box panel [front ] area corroded
both rear tyres inner treads edges worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Coolant leak
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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)
both sides front floors / off side inner wing panels surfaces slightly corroded
coolant level very low
engine oil level very low
near side front fog lamp inoperative
oil pressure warning lamp bulb inoperative
some switches warning lamp bulbs inoperative
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres treads worn / side walls slightly deteriorated/ perished
engine oil level very low
fuel cap seal rubber slightly perished
lower steering column bush worn slightly / free movement
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Lower Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres treads worn / side walls slightly deteriorated/ perished
engine oil level very low
fuel cap seal rubber slightly perished
lower steering column bush worn slightly / free movement
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Spare tyre defective
off side rear tyre side wallsslightly perished/deteriorated
steering column bushes worn slightly
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M831 PKL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M831 PKL, 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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M831 PKL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 December 1994.
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