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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested INSECURE. (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE BADLY CRACKING, CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering REAR VALANCE, CLOSING PANELS, BADLY CORRODED, WITHIN 30cmOF SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear O/S/R FOOT AND HANDBRAKE EFFORT, REDUCED.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, CORRODED, BOOT FLOOR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect WEAK, NOT LEAKING OIL. (5.3.2 (d))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR, SUBFRAMES, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S, CENTRE, OUTER SILL, CORROSION. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect WEAK, NOT LEAKING OIL. (5.3.2 (d))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR, SUBFRAMES, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON SIDEWALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative HAZARDS, INOP. (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CORROSION, N/S/F, OUTER SILL, NEAR JACKING POINT. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid SCREEN WASHER JET, INOP. (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON SIDEWALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear O/S HANDBRAKE PIVOT, VERY STIFF. HANDBRAKE EFFORT, REDUCED.
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BADLY SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BADLY SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Y343 GAB is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2001 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,698 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 Y343 GAB, 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 25 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y343 GAB is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 March 2001.
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