MOT Status
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97,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on rubber spring (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear of floor (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust flexy pipe has been scrapped
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise offside front and offside rear tyre wear.
advise offside front wheel bearing is slightly rough.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
corrosion on both outer sills,boot floor pan
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W409 SMJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2000 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 39,248 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 W409 SMJ, 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 26 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W409 SMJ registered?
W409 SMJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 May 2000.
Is W409 SMJ safe to buy?
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