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R263 PEF

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,403 mi
Last recorded89,403 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 PEF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 89,403 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 89,341 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Repair not complete (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,717 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,220 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,323 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,584 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,060 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,240 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,534 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 83,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,996 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 82,996 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,187 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 82,186 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery cable insecure

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,355 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 80,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 80,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 78,966 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 78,965 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,661 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 69,637 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight movement in both front upper ball joints. loud none standard exhaust fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2006 68,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 68,562 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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R263 PEF is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R263 PEF, 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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R263 PEF is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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