MOT Status
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37,888 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped drivers front floor (3.6.B.1)
Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement bolt up tight no movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured crack near shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack gaiter split both gaiters split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded floor area corroded but welded passenger and driver s side (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
corrosion started inner nearside floor panel
corrosion starting in boot area & back panel
general corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
corrosion started inner nearside floor panel
corrosion starting in boot area & back panel
general corrosion under vehicle
corrossion all under vehicle
front inner brake pads look low
none standard exhaust
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
165/60/12h
corrossion all under vehicle
front inner brake pads look low
none standard exhaust
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust noisy
wipers slighty smearing
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust noisy
wipers slighty smearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust noisy
off side headlight damaged
satisfactory welded repair to rear subframe
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
o/s/f headlight lense damadged. †slight braking imbalance on front rbt.
near side handbrake just to req efficiency
slight corrosion to rear subframe
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight corrosion to rear sub-frame. †
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R660 BCL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R660 BCL, 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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R660 BCL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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