MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Sub frame mount has slight play
Rear Handbrake cable is corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub frame mount has slight play
Rear Handbrake cable is corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central exhaust heat shield holed/burnt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle underside coated in large amount of underseal, restricting assessment of condition
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit insecurely attached Rubber joint/push rod assembly excessively worn, causing push rod to drop out when vehicle raised. (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit insecurely attached Rubber joint/push rod assembly excessively worn, causing push rod to drop out when vehicle raised. (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Central exhaust heat shield holed/burnt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gases leaking around exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Very little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Very little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Drivers sun visor not staying in upper position, causing slight intrusion to field of vision. (3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brakes only just reach minimum standard with regards to imbalance.
Vehicle underside coated in large amount of underseal, restricting assessment of condition
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake servo vacuum pipe chafed
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front tyres cracking - nearside front outer side wall has slight damage
Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion - heavily black waxed in places
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Evidence of corrosion to underside of vehicle - heavily black waxed in places
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Evidence of corrosion to underside of vehicle - heavily black waxed in places
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front metal pipes a little surface corrossion
Front pads getting low
Front valance has hole where meets wing secure at present
Front washers poor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front valance corroded
rear subframe corroded
slight play side to side
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on front valance
front pads wearing low
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
one of the spot lights that illuminates automaticaly with main beam inop
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion around front valance
corrosion on front jacking points (has previously been repaired)
corrosion on rear subframe
cut in scuff band on nearside tyre
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion around front valance
corrosion on front jacking points (has previously been repaired)
corrosion on rear subframe
cut in scuff band on nearside tyre
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust manifold fouling on o/s driveshaft.
N/s/f wheel damaged on outer edge.
Rear exhaust box rear mount is perished.
rear exhaust box and exhaust centre section starting to corrode
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
power cable damaged o/s/f [sub frame]
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R304 TRD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 R304 TRD, 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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R304 TRD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 March 1998.
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