MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Upper offside and nearside suspension inner bushes perishing
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper under wheel arch at top corroded but outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper offside and nearside suspension inner bushes perishing
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper under wheel arch at top corroded but outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Side repeater not working nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside under wheel aches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper under wheel arch at top corroded but outside Prescribed area
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside outter sill corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside outter sill corroded
box sections behind rear wheels at subframe mounts deteriorating
engine top steady mount poor
front indicators starting to discolour
horn poor
n/s/f and o/s/f footwells deteriorating
o/s/f top ball joint some play -greased up
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear subframe deteriorating
vehicle sits low
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s wiper starting to split
slight blow from exhaust and rear mounting poor
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise rear brake check
advise various oil leaks from power unit
175/50/13v
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
alignment wear on front tyres
front tyres on 2mm
rear brake inspection due to high imbalance
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P101 MJA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 P101 MJA, 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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P101 MJA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1997.
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