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R260 UKU

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

84,203 mi
Last recorded84,203 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 UKU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 84,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 84,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 84,072 miles

Both front coil springs not located correctly

Fail 18 May 2023 84,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose Nuts loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs not located correctly

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,506 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 83,480 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,174 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,748 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,970 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 81,968 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 81,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 81,635 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,375 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 81,370 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,770 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 80,752 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,301 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside outer sill has light surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,245 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,554 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,435 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 75,427 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 72,457 miles

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

nearside front and rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 9 Oct 2010 72,457 miles

nearside front and rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,949 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,919 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,845 miles

front wiper blades slight split ends

rear tyres walls cracks

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 UKU is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UKU, 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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R260 UKU is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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