MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,947 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
engine mountings weak on application
steering rack shows movement
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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P263 YYG is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
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 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 P263 YYG, 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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P263 YYG is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 June 1997.
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