Rover Mini
MOT data from 28,601 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 79.1%. Average mileage at test: 51,113 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 1,588 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 1,026 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 975 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 910 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 827 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 746 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 656 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 572 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 561 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 545 |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 114 | 71.1% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 1984 | 237 | 89.9% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1985 | 252 | 79.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1986 | 274 | 85% | |
| Top failures: windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1987 | 245 | 83.3% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 1988 | 341 | 76.5% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1989 | 932 | 81.2% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1990 | 2,656 | 80.5% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1991 | 2,531 | 81% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1992 | 2,313 | 77.1% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 1993 | 2,654 | 75.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1994 | 2,400 | 77% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1995 | 2,080 | 76.8% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1996 | 2,193 | 75.6% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1997 | 1,773 | 79.8% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 1998 | 2,440 | 79.7% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, emissions levels exceed default limits, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1999 | 2,063 | 80.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2000 | 1,704 | 80.3% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 2001 | 549 | 82.3% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
39,258 mi
Median
59,402 mi
75th percentile
77,397 mi
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