MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre has cut but not to cords
brake imbalance on front o/s working better than n/s just ok for test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
brake imbalance on front o/s working better than n/s just ok for test
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C308 OCN is a 1986 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 C308 OCN, 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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What year was C308 OCN registered?
C308 OCN is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 April 1986.
Is C308 OCN safe to buy?
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