MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,780 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Both rear tyres very perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
surface corrosion front top shocker mounts,front,rear subframes,o/s n/s rear floors,front to rear metal brake and fuel pipes
slight damage rear subframe
surface corrosion o/s outer sill, o/s n/s rear jacking points,rear floors,front to rear metal brake pipe
Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
slight damage rear subframe
surface corrosion o/s outer sill, o/s n/s rear jacking points,rear floors,front to rear metal brake pipe
Nearside Rear tyre damaged sidewall
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from union and over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front,rear shocker bushes perishing
surface corrosion rear subframe,o/s n/s rear floors,inner front arches,rear jacking points,front to rear metal brake pipe,metal fuel lines
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front,rear shocker bushes perishing
surface corrosion rear subframe,o/s n/s rear floors,inner front arches,rear jacking points,front to rear metal brake pipe,metal fuel lines
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front shocker bushes perishing
surface corrosion rear subframe,front to rear metal brake pipe,fuel pipes
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front shocker bushes perishing
surface corrosion rear subframe,front to rear metal brake pipe,fuel pipes
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front shocker lower bushes perishing
front tyres wearing low
surface corrosion front,rear metal brake pipe
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front shocker lower bushes perishing
front tyres wearing low
surface corrosion front,rear metal brake pipe
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)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front shocker and front suspension bushes perishing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front shocker and front suspension bushes perishing
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sill,inner sills,step sills,inner front,rear arches,floors,front shocker mounts,rear subframe mounts,boot floor,
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
areas of corrosion o/s n/s inner,outer sills,front,rear,centre floors,front,rear subframe mountings,inner front,rear arches,front shocke mounts,boot floor,inner rear panels,
battery tray corroded
front,rear surspension bushes perishing
n/s seat belt buckle cover missing
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
areas of corrosion o/s n/s inner,outer sills,front,rear,centre floors,front,rear subframe mountings,inner front,rear arches,front shocke mounts,boot floor,inner rear panels,
battery tray corroded
n/s seat belt buckle cover missing
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
surface corrosion o/s n/s floors,outer sills,inner sills,rear subframe mounting,boot floor,inner front,rear arches,front,rear shocker mounts,rear jacking points
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
surface corrosion o/s n/s floors,outer sills,inner sills,rear subframe mounting,boot floor,inner front,rear arches,front,rear shocker mounts,rear jacking points
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front exshaust downpipe in poor condition
surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,inner sills,floors,
surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,inner sills,floors,front top shocker mounts,inner front arches,boot floor,n/s seat belt buckle cover missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,inner sills,floors,front top shocker mounts,inner front arches,boot floor,n/s seat belt buckle cover missing
surface corrosion both outer sills floors rear subframe mounts
surface corrosion o/s n/s inner front arches,front shocker mounts,rear floors,boot floor,inner rear panels
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
surface corrosion o/s n/s inner front arches,front shocker mounts,rear floors,boot floor,inner rear panels
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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M888 MCT is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
Across all 1997 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 51,557 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 M888 MCT, 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 29 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M888 MCT is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1997.
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