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S872 NHG

2002 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,370 mi
Last recorded43,370 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover Mini34,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 NHG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 42,864 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,761 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 42,761 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,742 miles

Both floors and sill's holed and corroded but not within any prescribed area

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 42,735 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both floor and sill's holed and corroded but not within any prescribed area

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 41,710 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 41,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2014 38,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 32,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 29,423 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 29,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2010 28,188 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,955 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 25,951 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,770 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,693 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 13,177 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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S872 NHG is a 2002 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 34,138 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 S872 NHG, 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 24 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S872 NHG registered?

S872 NHG is a 2002 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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