MOT Status
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92,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced all (4.4.3 (a))
Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure at front panal (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trumpet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trumpet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Emissions not tested due to smoking (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
slight play in nearside and offside front upper and lower ball joints
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
mark from nearside wiper on screen
play in front suspension ball joints
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)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
mark from nearside wiper on screen
play in front suspension ball joints
nearside side repeater lens missing
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
nearside side repeater lens missing
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
marks on windscreen at nearside made by wipers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P406 VWT is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.
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 P406 VWT, 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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P406 VWT is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 June 1997.
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