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Corrosion to the vehicle underbody in general and both outer sills are corroded in all areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
NS and OS wiper arm mountings are worn
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and the OSR are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to the vehicle underbody in general and both outer sills are corroded in all areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
NS and OS wiper arm mountings are worn
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and the OSR are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear boot floor area weak with corrosion
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and the OSR tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect NS and OS (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened On the NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS and OS outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear boot floor area weak with corrosion
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and the OSR tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS front and rear tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to under body and outer sill sections
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing between the front manifold and down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under body of vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout and welding repairs carried out in all areas
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe mounting bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area at the front ,centre and rear areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing between the front manifold and down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under body of vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout and welding repairs carried out in all areas
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area above rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated Fluid leaking from drum (1.1.14 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS and OS outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS and OS outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe/ manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Weak with corrosion on the NS and OS areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF inner wing bulkhead area,OS outer sill area and the OSR floor areas are weak with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS and OS outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe/ manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Weak with corrosion on the NS and OS areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF inner wing bulkhead area,OS outer sill area and the OSR floor areas are weak with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Surface corrsion to rear subframe and o/s outer sill o/s/r boot floor
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Surface corrsion to rear subframe and o/s outer sill o/s/r boot floor
OSF inner wing area weak with corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF and OSR floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Subframe rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OS outer sill at front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed NS and OS outer sidewalls are split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
OSF inner wing area weak with corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF and OSR floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Both outer sills and the vehicle underbody have surface corrosion
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (8.2.2)
Both outer sills and the vehicle underbody have surface corrosion
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine oil leak
Front exhaust flexi in poor condition
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine oil leak
Front exhaust flexi in poor condition
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)
Slight engine misfire
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front exhaust in poor condition.
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front exhaust in poor condition.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition.
OSR floor weak with corrosion.
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition.
OSR floor weak with corrosion.
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
OS outer sill weak with corrosion.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Some free play in the NS rack-end.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyre sidewalls are perished.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyre sidewalls are perished.
Both rear tyre sidewalls perished.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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Y949 NFB is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 Y949 NFB, 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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Y949 NFB is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 2001.
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