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N859 JBK

2003 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,675 mi
Last recorded41,675 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Mini65,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 JBK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,675 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 41,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,657 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,510 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/f suspension close to bumpstop

o/s door skin and frame corroded

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f centre spotlight reflector cloudy

slight knock on steering with weight on vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2006 41,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/f suspension close to bumpstop

o/s door frame and skin corroded

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f centre spotlight reflector cloudy

slight knock on steering with weight on vehicle

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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N859 JBK is a 2003 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 65,693 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 N859 JBK, 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 23 years old, this Rover Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N859 JBK is a 2003 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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