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R122 YKK

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,945 mi
Last recorded22,945 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 YKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 22,945 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 22,654 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 22,621 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 21,597 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 20,732 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,045 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,175 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,709 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,229 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 16,972 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 15,513 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 15,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some age cracking in both side rear tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,445 miles

slight play in near side front top and bottom swivels

slight play in off side front top swivel

some corrosion in near outer sill panel

some pitting in off side front brake disc

Fail 4 Aug 2008 14,445 miles

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

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both near side top and bottem front ball joints

slight play in off side front top ball joint

some corrosion in nearside outer sill panel

Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,003 miles

offside front tyre getting close to legal limit.

some age cracking in both rear tyres.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 13,463 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 12,841 miles

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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R122 YKK is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R122 YKK, 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 R122 YKK registered?

R122 YKK is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R122 YKK safe to buy?

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