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R181 OEP

1997 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,668 mi
Last recorded55,668 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 OEP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,668 miles

floors and sills corroded/play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,382 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 47,382 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,684 miles

body exterior condition very rusty,but no sharp edges.

bulkhead rusty around brake servo mountings

engine steady mountings very poor

rear number plate getting poor

Fail 22 Jun 2009 44,667 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

bulkhead rusty around brake servo mountings

engine steady mounts very poor

rear number plate getting poor

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,708 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 37,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2006 32,453 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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R181 OEP is a 1997 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R181 OEP, 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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R181 OEP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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