MOT Status
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138,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded ns & os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns & os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear trailing arm mounts and mounting areas corroded, prescribed area
brake hoses on all 4 corners cracking
multiple rear suspension components corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clamp missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has a large hole (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded ns & os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns & os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear trailing arm mounts and mounting locations corroded, prescribed area
multiple rear suspension components corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bottom (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under body surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front support bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front support bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front inner drive shaft gaiter contaminated with oil
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thread cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lense missing (4.7.1 (a))
Rear Upper o/s plus n/s suspension arm bushes cracked
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front inner drive shaft gaiter contaminated with oil
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thread cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lense missing (4.7.1 (a))
Rear Upper o/s plus n/s suspension arm bushes cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
brake pipes corroded/covered by substance,unable to check properly
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
brake pad warning light on
rear silencer bracket rubbers split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
brake pad warning light on
rear silencer bracket rubbers split
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front inner shaft bearing worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M888 JLK is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 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 Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M888 JLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M888 JLK is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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