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39,204 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside inner wing valance panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside inner wing valance panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Front and rear (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Locating nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner arch at shocker mount has poor repair
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both extreme rear mountains at valance (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear inner arch at shocker mount has poor repair
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front innerwing corroded
offside rear inner arch been repaired unable to fully assess corrosion
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front innerwing corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside side repeator lens missing
rear exhaust silencer baffles rattling in silencer box
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
exhaust tight to floor and burning carpet
front tyres slight feathering on edges
subframe corroding
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
exhaust tight to floor and burning carpet
front tyres slight feathering on edges
subframe corroding
wiper not switching off
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
BOth front tyres feathered on inside.
Hole in floor O/S/F.
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhuast burning carpet at handbrake.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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R23 JGE is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 R23 JGE, 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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R23 JGE is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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