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R254 LOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,434 mi
Last recorded38,434 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 LOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,434 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 38,434 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 38,109 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 37,729 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2021 37,724 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor/footwell (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill end/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor/footwell (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,620 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s sill step

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 37,362 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 36,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,525 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,084 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 36,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside radius arm/shocker starting to seize

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,625 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

o/s h/brake poor stiff to opperate

wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,520 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 35,518 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,060 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 35,060 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R254 LOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R254 LOJ, 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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R254 LOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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