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R167 LPG

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,891 mi
Last recorded50,891 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 LPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 50,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 50,891 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 48,637 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 48,348 miles

play in nearside rear radius arm pivot [suspension arm]

Fail 19 Feb 2011 48,348 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

play in nearside rear radius arm pivot [suspension arm]

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,812 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 45,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 43,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

hazard warning switch - sticky oiperation

nearside upper ball joint and offside lower ball joint - slight play

patches of rust apparrent on both sill panels and rear subframe

rear exhaust mount splitting

Pass 31 Jan 2009 43,800 miles

hazard warning switch - sticky oiperation

nearside upper ball joint and offside lower ball joint - slight play

patches of rust apparrent on both sill panels and rear subframe

rear exhaust mount splitting

Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,098 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion in rear subframe

engine stabilizer (top bar) bushes poor condition

nearside front tear drop mount deterioration

Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,094 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion in rear subframe generally

Fail 18 Jan 2007 42,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion in rear subframe generally

slight binding both front brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2006 42,062 miles

corrosion in rear subframe

rear brake balance would benifit from attention

slight wear in nearside rear radius arm bearing

Fail 10 Jan 2006 42,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear brake balance would benifit from attention.

slight wear in nearside rear radius arm bearing.

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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R167 LPG is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R167 LPG, 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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R167 LPG is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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