MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested excessively high running fault and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flex section (6.1.2 (a))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle has poor effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch area holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill at jacking point and sill top areas (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
battery discharging
clutch defective
no dash lamps working.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine appears to have slight misfire Further examination needed ??
very reluctant to meet emission limits requires to be fully heated up.
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)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
no emission print out as chocked filters on emission machine
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
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)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Electrical wiring insecure lambda sensor wiring rubbing on manifold area (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor panal (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill panal (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor panal (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Both inner and outer sills rusty and in poor condition.
Car generally getting rusty throughout.
Rear subframe rusty.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leakage from engine
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leakage from engine
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Off side front floor corroded and holed
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear inner wheel arches corroded
rear subframe heavily corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper 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 and nearside front floor panels rusting
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper 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 and nearside front floor panels rusting
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside 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)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/f sill small hole
o/s sill starting to corrode
oil leak
rear subframe corroded
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R396 VBM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
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 R396 VBM, 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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R396 VBM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 August 1997.
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