MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,727 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front floor pans corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front floor pans corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
boot floor corroded
front floor pans corroded
hand brake cables corroded
rear inner quarter panels rusty/weak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front floor pan corroded
rear subframe rusty/corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/f floor pan corroded
rear sumframe rusty/corroded
slight play n/s/f bottom ball pin
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
slight play n/s/f bottom ball pin
advise osr brake performance low advise inspection
advise slight play in nsf top and bottom ball joints
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bodywork has surface rust in places
ext. system starting to rust in places
general oil leaks around engine area
general wear on front discs
metal fuel pipes rusting in places
o/s/f seat covering wearing
odd stickers on screen
oversized tax disc holder used
slight play bin n/s/f top swivel
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
bodywork has surface rust in places
ext. system starting to rust in places
general oil leaks around engine area
general wear on front discs
metal fuel pipes rusting in places
o/s/f seat covering wearing
odd stickers on screen
oversized tax disc holder used
slight play bin n/s/f top swivel
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight corrosion to nsr axle beam
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Radius 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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P578 LON is a 1997 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P578 LON, 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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P578 LON is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 June 1997.
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