MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength heel board (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inside lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front lower ball joints worn.
Front number plate cracked.
Fuel filler cap sealing washer de-graded.
Rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes and fuel filter connection pipework.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
auxiliary belt aged
evidence of coolant loss at expansion bottle / pressure cap
excessive corrosion in o/s/f outer sill / floor panel not prescribed area
front lower arm balljoints have movement / wear
fuel cap sealing washer shows deterioration
slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes and fuel filter connection pipework
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres show perishing / cracking
excessive corrosion in o/s/f outer sill/floor panel not prescribed area
fuel cap sealing washer shows deterioration
slight deterioration o/s/f brake hose
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
auxiliary belt shows cracking
both rear tyres show perishing / cracking
excessive corrosion in o/s/f outer sill/floor panel not prescribed area
exhaust downpipe/flexi section in poor condition / deteriorated / has minor leak
front lower arm balljoints have movement / wear
fuel cap sealing washer shows deterioration
slight deterioration o/s/f brake hose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres worn low on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
both front outer sill panels light corrosion
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R383 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 R383 XOC, 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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R383 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1998.
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