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R116 EOA

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

31,080 mi
Last recorded31,080 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 EOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 31,080 miles

Offside front lower door has slight surface rust

Offside front wing has slight surface rust

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 31,073 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 31,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s outer sill is slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2021 31,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s outer sill is slightly corroded.

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,061 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 31,054 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 30,980 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,919 miles

n/s o/s front wheel arch to floor I slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,235 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 29,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,242 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 28,242 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,865 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 25,863 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,698 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 24,698 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,673 miles

off side front sill and closuer panel holed and corroded

rear brakes just in balance

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,859 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 22,859 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 21,206 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,778 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 18,745 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s outer sill corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2006 15,975 miles

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

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

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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R116 EOA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R116 EOA, 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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R116 EOA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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