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R260 BJV

1997 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

7,529 mi
Last recorded7,529 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 BJV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 7,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 7,317 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 7,291 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch at front floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front floor area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to some parts of the vehicle floor and sills but not in prescribed areas

vehicle has signs of filler and is heavily undersealed on floor and sills

Pass 28 Nov 2014 1,777 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,309 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,866 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,824 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 74,816 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,977 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 69,873 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,615 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,640 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 59,638 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 54,161 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 54,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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R260 BJV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R260 BJV, 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 R260 BJV registered?

R260 BJV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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