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M20 GFL

1997 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,003 mi
Last recorded79,003 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 GFL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,003 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,862 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 78,862 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021 78,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,685 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 78,681 miles

Brake performance not tested no brakes no performace at pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Fail 21 Mar 2018 78,659 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 78,156 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 78,155 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak From engine ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,528 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 76,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,274 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 76,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside auxillary reg light inoperative

Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,574 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,115 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 73,059 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 62,626 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,626 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 69,511 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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M20 GFL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 M20 GFL, 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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M20 GFL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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