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LIW 3933

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,190 mi
Last recorded95,190 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIW 3933
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,190 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 95,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,067 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 91,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,385 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,990 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 83,990 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 78,715 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 70,579 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,800 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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LIW 3933 is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LIW 3933, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LIW 3933 registered?

LIW 3933 is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is LIW 3933 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIW 3933 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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