MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre cracking outer & inner wall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil after front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
surface rust under the vehicle and on some components
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
surface rust under the vehicle and on some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise both front tyres bald on the inner edges,
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise both front tyres bald on the inner edges,
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
near side door skin corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise offside front wheel arch has corrosion
battery tray has corrosion
AS PER VT32 561369006299
PLUS O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
ADVISERIES AS VT32561369006299
PLUS O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
both rear tyres have age cracking in tread and side walls
front subframe mounting rubbers soft
oil leaking from boot onto exhaust
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N857 ETW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 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 N857 ETW, 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 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N857 ETW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 March 1996.
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