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R100 HUD

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,852 mi
Last recorded46,852 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 HUD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2007 46,852 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,852 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 32,788 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 32,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R100 HUD is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R100 HUD, 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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What year was R100 HUD registered?

R100 HUD is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R100 HUD safe to buy?

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