MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,785 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front little clearance between bump stops and suspension
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front slight play upper swivel joint
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly damaged
Nearside Rear wheel arch cover missing
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
noise from steering ? top of column
Emissions not tested aborted test due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front little clearance between bump stops and suspension
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front slight play upper swivel joint
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly damaged
Nearside Rear wheel arch cover missing
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
noise from steering ? top of column
Nearside Front Upper swivel joint slight play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted and deterioated
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
clicking noise from steering on lock to lock ?
engine over heated at end of test
head lamp levelling switch insecure hanging down !!!
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
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))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper swivel joint slight play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted and deterioated
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
clicking noise from steering on lock to lock ?
engine over heated at end of test
head lamp levelling switch insecure hanging down !!!
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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 Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop offside/nearside (2.4.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough
Nearside steering rack boot twisted
Offside Front rubber cone adjustment nuts loose
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
clicking noise from lock to lock
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe manifold joint (7.1.2)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop offside/nearside zero clearance (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside offside steering rack boot twisted
Emissions not tested System blowing excessively to carry out a meaningful test. (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Loose at manifold to down pipe joint. (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended 'Trumpet' is displaced from its rubber cone location. (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop no clearance (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and is slightly noisy (2.6.2)
Nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy but not rough when rotated.
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Play in nearside rear radius arm bearings/bushes, not to excess.
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P781 XWS is a 1997 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 P781 XWS, 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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P781 XWS is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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