MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
floor corroded
rear inner arches corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Corrosion nearside front lower wheel arch area, but not in prescribed area.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Pivot on swinging arm partly seized. (1.1.15 (d))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion nearside front lower wheel arch, but not in prescribed area.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear pipe at rear end (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear subframe in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure small end (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear pipe at rear end (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear subframe in poor condition
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Front Lower 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)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
inner floor pan corroding o/s
rear fuel line corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
inner floor pan corroding o/s
rear fuel line corroding
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X638 TCP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2000 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 39,248 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 X638 TCP, 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 26 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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X638 TCP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.
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