MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,384 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play top swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Emissions not tested Readings for CO was off the scale and smoke coming from vehicle. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan and sill, underside. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Lower loop not attached to body. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Excessive corrosion, outside prescribed areas, and previous welding repair to nearside floor and sill covered in underseal.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan, inside under carpet. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan, under carpet. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake performance not tested brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure seat mount door sill corrsion (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component likely to become detached tiebar bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
chip front screen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise sill covers prevent full examination.
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp insecure free to move beam up and down. (1.7.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear subframe. (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer behind catalytic converter has corroded hole/leak.struggling to pass emissions test. (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded some corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated offside gaiter outer end perished. (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise battery cable clips corroded away from rear subframe.
advise brake imbalance to offside front 17%.
advise fuel cap seal deteriorated.
advise nearside front tie bar poly bush splayed.
advise offside front shock absorber damping reduced.
advise sill covers prevent full examination.
advise wiper blades do not lock into arms.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
advise offside rear shock absorber has no damping,nearside damping reduced.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front slight play in steering rack
Rear sub frame condition poor
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front slight play in steering rack
Rear sub frame condition poor
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P789 OKM is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 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 P789 OKM, 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 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P789 OKM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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