MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Body has slight corrosion various , floors , sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and rears both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported at rear bracket for battery earth broken underneath vehicle (1.9.2a)
Body has slight corrosion various , floors , sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and rears both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both / switch (1.7.5a)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion and old repairs to body sills, floorpans, rear subframe
oil leak
play in nearside front steering arm
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
slight movement in offside front subframe bush
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
slight movement in offside front subframe bush
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body corrsion
underbody corrsion
nearside and offside front floors corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
nearside and offside front floors corroded
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
floors corroded
general underside condition is corroded
o/s floor corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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C275 SPJ is a 1986 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1986 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,889 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 C275 SPJ, 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 40 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C275 SPJ is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 February 1986.
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