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D120 AVE

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,436 mi
Last recorded75,436 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD120 AVE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 75,436 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,994 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 71,659 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 71,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,426 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,120 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease cannot fully inspect

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,699 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear alloy rim dented

Fail 6 Jul 2011 45,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 42,581 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,420 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate slightly cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,098 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 42,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 40,643 miles

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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D120 AVE is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 51,557 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 D120 AVE, 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 29 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D120 AVE is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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