MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,855 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position Switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working Switch broken (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Loose in hub unit (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Loose in hub unit (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Dash covers/cowling missing
Engine revs too high at idle
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Inner door handle is missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front passenger seat not fitted
Indicator tell-tale covers missing
Main beam tell-tale missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
gear linkage assembly insecure
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Both rear hangers (7.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Handle not fitted (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Hand brake cable is broken (3.5.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Visor/sticker blocking view (8.3.1b)
Bonnet lock is missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B739 CUS is a 1985 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1985 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 50,678 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 B739 CUS, 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 41 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B739 CUS registered?
B739 CUS is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 May 1985.
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