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R266 HBR

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,744 mi
Last recorded45,744 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 HBR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 45,744 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 45,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,322 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 44,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,749 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,671 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 43,671 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

steering rack worn

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,967 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage boot floor (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,039 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 40,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,204 miles

near side front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,204 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,458 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge, rear subframe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 14,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,681 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,635 miles

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

offside front floor next to jacking point corroded and holed

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,533 miles

exhaust starting to leak.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,932 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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R266 HBR is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R266 HBR, 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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R266 HBR is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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