MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,212 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery tray corroded
Nearside Rear Sub frame corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strong Advise: Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Slight play in radius arm pivot/bush
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Slight play in nearside Rear radius arm
Nearside Rear Slight play in radius arm
Offside Multiple corrosion to outer sill
oil leaks
Nearside Rear Slight play in radius arm
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Play in lower swivels
Nearside Rear Play in radius arm
Offside Rear Slight play in radius arm
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Perishment and cracking to tyres
Slight play in hub assemblies
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Surface corrosion to exhaust
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Surface corrosion to subframes
Various oil leaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Perishment and cracking to tyres
Slight play in hub assemblies
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Strong Advise:Play in steering rack internals
Surface corrosion to exhaust
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Surface corrosion to subframes
Various oil leaks
Wet Test
Front indicators discoloured
Perishment to tyres
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to tyres
Strong Advise:Rear subframe heavily corroded
Surface corrosion to exhaust
Various oil leaks
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front indicators discoloured
Perishment to tyres
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to tyres
Strong Advise:Corrosion to offside outer sill
Strong Advise:Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
Strong Advise:Rear subframe heavily corroded
Surface corrosion to exhaust
Various oil leaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Bottom bushes perishing on front shock absorbers
Fuel filter pipe corroded
Slight exhaust blow from flex joint
Strong advise o/s/f movement possible ball joint
various leaks visable from underneath
Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
slight surface corrosion rear subframe... † Front indicators slightly white
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
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R125 SBL 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 70.4%.
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 R125 SBL, 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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R125 SBL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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