MOT Status
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31,372 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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 Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
boot floor starting to corrode
emmissions passed on 2nd attempt
n/s outer sill starting to corrode
rear number plate starting to dis-colour
rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish
slight corrosion starting on rear subframe
slight pinhole blow in downpipe flexi joint
catalyst takes long time to warm up to pass emissions
o/s boot floor starting to corrode
rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls
rust bubbling on outer sills
slight engine oil leak
upper engine steady bushes starting to wear
o/s boot floor starting to corrode
rear tyres starting to perish on inner walls
slight corrosion starting on rear subframe
slight oil leak on gear selector oil seal
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
gear selector oil seal leaking
o/s boot floor starting to corrode
rear tyres starting to perish on inner sidewalls
slight corrosion starting on rear subframe
front suspension close to bumpstops
o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
o/s/r boot floor starting to corrode
slight play in n/s/f upper balljoint
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front suspension close to bumpstops
o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
o/s/r boot floor starting to corrode
slight play in n/s/f upper balljoint
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R426 AOT is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R426 AOT, 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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R426 AOT is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R426 AOT safe to buy?
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