MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,461 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front brake backplates insecure
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wear in both front seat frames
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Both front brake backplates insecure
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wear in both front seat frames
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
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)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor (2.4.A.3)
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)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nsf inner cv boot insecure
rear croos member is corroded
vehicle has corrosion present on underside
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nsf inner cv boot insecure
rear croos member is corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to outer sills and underside of vehicle
heavy corrosion to rear sub-frame
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to outer sills and underside of vehicle
heavy corrosion to rear sub-frame
offside rear tyre wearing thin
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside wiper blade starting to split
Rear subframe rusted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside wiper blade starting to split
Rear subframe rusted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R362 SER is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R362 SER, 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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What year was R362 SER registered?
R362 SER is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R362 SER safe to buy?
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