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OUI 910

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

53,014 mi
Last recorded53,014 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 910
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 53,014 miles

Front suspension shock absorbers corroding

General body corrosion

General corrosion on underside of vehicle from front to rear

N/s front inner steering boot split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower

Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear o/s inner wheel arch corroding

Rear parking brake cables corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 53,014 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front suspension shock absorbers corroding

General body corrosion

General corrosion on underside of vehicle from front to rear

N/s front inner steering boot split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear o/s inner wheel arch corroding

Rear parking brake cables corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 52,704 miles

General body corrosion

General corrosion on underside of vehicle from front to rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear o/s inner wheel arch corroding

Rear parking brake cables corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2023 52,704 miles

General body corrosion

General corrosion on underside of vehicle from front to rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear o/s inner wheel arch corroding

Rear parking brake cables corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 52,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle from front to rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear o/s inner wheel arch corroding

Rear parking brake cables corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,332 miles

Corrosion on underside of the vehicle in several areas

Engine oil leaking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear o/s inner wheel arch corroding

Rear parking brake cables corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2022 52,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Corrosion on underside of the vehicle in several areas

Engine oil leaking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear o/s inner wheel arch corroding

Rear parking brake cables corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,058 miles

Corrosion on underside of the vehicle in several areas

Engine oil leaking

Fuel pipe to filter corroding

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

Parking brake cable corroding

Rear o/s inner wheel arch corroding

Suspect emission adjustments need looking into further

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,764 miles

Corrosion on underside of the vehicle in several areas

Engine oil leaking

Fuel pipe to filter corroding

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

Parking brake cable corroding

Rear o/s inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 29 May 2018 51,737 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on underside of the vehicle in several areas

Engine oil leaking

Fuel pipe to filter corroding

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

Parking brake cable corroding

Rear o/s inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,590 miles

Corrosion around lower floor area

Engine oil leaking

Front o/s lower wing corroding

Fuel filter pipe to filter corroding.

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

Parking brake cable corroding

Rear o/s inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2017 51,590 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion around lower floor area

Engine oil leaking

Front o/s lower wing corroding

Fuel filter pipe to filter corroding.

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

Parking brake cable corroding

Rear o/s inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,299 miles

Emission test is passing intermittently. Advised to have further checks/adjustments made.

Engine oil leaking

Fuel pipe to rear filter excessively corroding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (Rear of wheel arch) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 51,299 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear wheel arch and lower under side area (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine oil leaking

Fuel pipe to rear filter excessively corroding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 51,059 miles

Rear fuel pipes to filter

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 51,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fuel pipes to filter

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 50,938 miles

Corrosion around rear suspension

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fuel pipe to filter corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 50,938 miles

Corrosion around rear suspension

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fuel pipe to filter corroding

Fail 22 May 2013 50,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fuel pipes to filter corroding

Pass 22 May 2013 50,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fuel pipes to filter corroding

Pass 1 May 2012 50,064 miles

Corrosion around O/s rear upper suspension mount

Corrosion found around suspension

Engine has signs of oil leaking

N/s front tyre has cracks and tread wearing low

O/s front wheel has slight up and down play

Rear fuel pipes to fuel filter corroding

Suspension joint, O/s front upper dust cover split

Pass 25 May 2011 49,581 miles

O/s front tyre cracking

O/s front wheel has slight up and down play

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 May 2011 49,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/s front tyre cracking

O/s front wheel has slight up and down play

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2010 49,197 miles

Fuel pipe to fuel filter is corroding

O/s rear tyre is cracking

Fail 24 May 2010 49,197 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe to fuel filter is corroding

O/s rear tyre is cracking

Fail 20 May 2009 48,612 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 48,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 45,827 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 45,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,670 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside handbrake cable rusted

Fail 20 Apr 2006 45,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear handbrake cable rusted

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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OUI 910 is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 OUI 910, 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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OUI 910 is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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