MOT Status
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71,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Front. Cracking/Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside Front Outer Gaitors Cracking/Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various Ball Joint Dust Covers. Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear foot brake reading low
Oil leak, but not excessive dampness around bottom of engine/box and at gear selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very little effort recorded on footbrake (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive dampness around bottom of engine/box and at gear selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak engine
*Exhaust downpipes signs of damage fouling the drive shaft.*
Front wipers smear.
Inner brake pads worn lower than outer.
Slight blow exhaust down pipe to inter silencer sleeve joint.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
*Exhaust downpipes signs of damage fouling the drive shaft.*
Front wipers smear.
Imbalance rear brakes.
Inner brake pads worn lower than outer.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Slight blow exhaust down pipe to inter silencer sleeve joint.
Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front seat belts worn
Mark o/s of screen
Slight bind n/s/r brake
Various engine oil leaks
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Both front seat belts worn
Mark o/s of front screen
Slight bind n/s/r brake
Various engine oil leaks
Engine oil leak
Front wipers smear // Wiper arm pivots worn
Mark o/s of windscreen // Slight wear/play steering column
N/s/f seat belt fluffing // Drivers seat belt marked and worn
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine oil leak
Front wipers smear // Wiper arm pivots worn
Mark o/s of windscreen // Slight wear/play steering column
N/s/f seat belt fluffing // Drivers seat belt marked and worn
both front seat belts fluffing
engine oil leak
front wipers smear
fuel cap seal perish cracked
marks in drivers seat belt
n/s wiper torn // both wiper pivots worn
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front seat belts fluffing
engine oil leak (advise cleaned to inspect)
front wipers smear
marks in drivers seat belt
n/s wiper torn // both front wiper pivots worn // fuel cap seal perish cracked
under body corrosion including subframe and floors
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
underside heavly undersealed
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CAZ 9231 is a 1973 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 1973 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,576 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 CAZ 9231, 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 53 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CAZ 9231 is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 January 1973.
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