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R109 FWS

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,940 mi
Last recorded48,940 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 FWS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 48,940 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot floor 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

several areas of vehicle structure 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 17 May 2021 45,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 May 2021 45,415 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

general underbody corrosion

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2018 44,652 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 43,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 41,267 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 41,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,558 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 40,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2014 40,389 miles

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

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

o/s wiper rubber split.

vehicle/suspension/subframes corroding in places.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,913 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING OUTER SILLS.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,585 miles

VEHICLE/SUBFRAMES CORRODING.

Pass 26 May 2009 38,334 miles

CORROSION AFFECCTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE, SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION. MODERATE PLAY AFFECTING ALL FRONT BALL JOINTS/ WHEEL BEARINGS.

Fail 22 May 2009 38,331 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

CORROSION AFFECCTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE, SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION. MODERATE PLAY AFFECTING ALL FRONT BALL JOINTS/ WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 22 May 2008 37,311 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING OUTER SILLS AND REAR FUEL PIPES. VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND REAR SUBFRAMES / BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

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

O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT REDUCED.

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

Pass 23 May 2007 35,976 miles

Coolant leak

REDUCED EFFORT FROM O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE.

VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODING.

Pass 5 May 2006 33,834 miles

Corrosion starting on sills, subframe, handbrake cables & fuel pipoes.

Oil filter is rusty.

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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R109 FWS is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R109 FWS, 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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R109 FWS is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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