MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to front floorpans under carpet
corrosion to outer sills
corrosion to rear subframe
perishing/wear to all front suspension bushes
various welding repairs to vehicle
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion to outer sills
corrosion to rear subframe
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to front floorpans under carpet
perishing/wear to all front suspension bushes
various welding repairs to vehicle
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to o/s inner sill/floor but appears to have been repaired from outside
perishing/wear front suspension bushes
surface corrosion and repairs to outer sills
surface corrosion to rear subframe
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to o/s inner sill/floor but appears to have been repaired from outside
perishing/wear front suspension bushes
surface corrosion and repairs to outer sills
surface corrosion to rear subframe
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
corrosion to exhaust
drivers seat slightly insecure
perishing/wear front suspension bushes in general
poor headlight patterns
stabilizer mountings worn
uneven wear o/s/r tyre
washers could be better
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
corrosion to exhaust
drivers seat slightly insecure
perishing/wear front suspension bushes in general
poor headlight patterns
stabilizer mountings worn
uneven wear o/s/r tyre
washers could be better
corrosion to front brake discs
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
corrosion/welding repairs to door steps and outer sills
exhaust runs extremely close to floor
freeplay to steering column
front seats slightly insecure
perishing to front suspension bushes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
corrosion to front brake discs
corrosion/welding repairs to door steps and outer sills
exhaust runs extremely close to floor
freeplay to steering column
front seats slightly insecure
perishing to front suspension bushes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
did not carry out emissions due to condition of exhast
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake cable corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
aborted emissions test, failed after 2nd attempt
brake cable corroded
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Both upper front suspension ball joints worn slightly
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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N740 DCW is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 N740 DCW, 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 31 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N740 DCW is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 August 1995.
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