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R119 AMJ

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,093 mi
Last recorded45,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 AMJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,093 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 44,048 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,731 miles

corrosion offside headlight

front brake discs slightly scored & corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge & cracking outer wall

nearside front wing starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre cracking outer wall

offside fronf wing starting mto corrode

offside front tyre wearing inner edge & cracking outer wall

offside rear tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,922 miles

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 6 Aug 2008 32,922 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust has been hit and is bent out of aliagn

exhaust touching rear sub-frame and close to hand brake cables

front tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake lever getting hot from exhaust heat

Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,945 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub frame rusty

slight movement on off side front wheel

Pass 9 Aug 2006 25,014 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement on off side front wheel

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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R119 AMJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R119 AMJ, 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 R119 AMJ registered?

R119 AMJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R119 AMJ safe to buy?

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