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R193 GJW

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,130 mi
Last recorded22,130 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 GJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,130 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 22,128 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,948 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

SRS light on

Slight noise from centre box & tail box

Washer fluid quite thick

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,656 miles

All four tyres are in poor condition

Front brake pads low

N/S/R tyre side wall cracked & deep cut in side wall

N/S/f tyre side wall cracked

O/S/F tyre side wall cracked

O/S/R tyre sdide wall cracked

Rear fog light switch tell tail does not light stright away

Rear number plate delaminating

SRS light on all the time

Fail 20 Aug 2010 21,513 miles

O/s/r service brake reading is a little low.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

The polyvee belt is quite cracked.

The reverse lamps are inoperative.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,513 miles

O/s/r service brake reading is a little low.

The polyvee belt is quite cracked.

The reverse lamps are inoperative.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,711 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 20,711 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,138 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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R193 GJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R193 GJW, 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 R193 GJW registered?

R193 GJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R193 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 GJW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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