MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 CGO is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R242 CGO, 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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How do I check the history of R242 CGO?
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What year was R242 CGO registered?
R242 CGO is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 September 1997.
Is R242 CGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 CGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R242 CGO have outstanding finance?
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