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R160 BAX

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,939 mi
Last recorded29,939 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 BAX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,939 miles

1...slight play in n/s top ball joint...2...rear subframe repaired by welding

Pass 10 Oct 2013 29,405 miles

rear subframe corroded and repaired by welding

Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,920 miles

rear subframe repaired by seam welding

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,367 miles

rear subframe repaired by seam welding

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,801 miles

sills and rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,560 miles

o/s sill slightly corroded slight play in o/s rear raidous arm

Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,014 miles

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit slight rusting of rear subframe

Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,303 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 25,303 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on sills/rear sub-frame

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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R160 BAX is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R160 BAX, 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 R160 BAX registered?

R160 BAX is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R160 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 BAX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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