MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,963 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement floor mount (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure floor mount (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement floor mount (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R157 BCH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R157 BCH, 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 R157 BCH registered?
R157 BCH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R157 BCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R157 BCH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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