MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s + o/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front balljoint slight play in lower one
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
offside front balljoint slight play in lower one
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P5 GBX is a 1998 Rover Mini in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 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 P5 GBX, 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 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P5 GBX registered?
P5 GBX is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is P5 GBX safe to buy?
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