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MOT reliability

Rover Classic mini

1 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Rover Classic mini vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Rover Classic mini has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,744 miles.

1
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
34
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover Classic mini problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover Classic mini MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Steering21%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Rover Classic mini MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Classic mini MOT tests:

  1. Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
  2. Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  6. Oil leak (2 times)
  7. Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  8. Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  14. slight play in n/s/f steering arm (1 times)
  15. vehicle coated in black wax underneath (1 times)

Rover Classic mini pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1963 1 22 86% 18,744

Rover Classic mini reliability FAQ

Across 1 Rover Classic mini vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover Classic mini MOT issues are: Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c); Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b); Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4).

The typical Rover Classic mini in our data has covered around 18,744 miles.

Compare the Rover Classic mini

See how the Rover Classic mini stacks up against other Rover models on MOT reliability:

Classic mini vs 214 Classic mini vs 25 Classic mini vs 416 Classic mini vs 75

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