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R116 FKH

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

17,862 mi
Last recorded17,862 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 FKH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 17,862 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 17,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 17,784 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 17,784 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 17,746 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 17,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,409 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 17,409 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 17,025 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 17,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 16,514 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 16,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,261 miles

O/S/F Jacking point crushed and corroded

Under side of car covered in under-seal

Fail 27 Aug 2013 169,261 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Jacking point crushed and corroded

Under side of car covered in under-seal

Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,921 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 15,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,875 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,788 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 15,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,703 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 15,703 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,584 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,237 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 15,237 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,811 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 14,044 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 14,044 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower 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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R116 FKH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R116 FKH, 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 FKH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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