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R136 ABK

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,818 mi
Last recorded71,818 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 ABK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 71,818 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 71,206 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion at sill/wheel arch, double skinned

Fail 1 Aug 2023 71,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Corrosion at sill/wheel arch, double skinned

Fail 19 May 2022 71,205 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear radius arm bearings sticking/siezed

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

corrosion at nearside front sill/wheelarch (double skin)

Fail 24 May 2021 71,200 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,117 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,297 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 69,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,438 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 63,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,255 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,148 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,552 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,354 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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R136 ABK is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R136 ABK, 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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R136 ABK is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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