MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
N/S/R seat belt will only retract with assistance
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Park brake warning light not working
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
SRS light on
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
N/S/R seat belt will only retract with assistance
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Park brake warning light not working
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
SRS light on
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
All 4 ball joints have slight play
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
It has been very dificult to fully inspect the welding repairs due to the high volume of sealer and stone chip used over the repairs
N/S/F outer sill has been fibreglassed, (door area)
O/S/F inner arch has been fibreglassed
Oil leak
SRS light on
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
presenter has informed me that the fibreglass repair to the N/S/F inner wheel arch has been welded under the fibreglass
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All 4 ball joints have slight play
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/F outer sill has been fibreglassed, (door area)
O/S/F inner arch has been fibreglassed
Oil leak
SRS light on
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion in various places
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre close to legal limit
oil leak
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
vehicle has undergone extensive corrosion repairs to outer sills
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight lift both rear radius arms and o/side front top ball joint
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P465 WMJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P465 WMJ, 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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P465 WMJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 January 1997.
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