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R273 VUX

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,605 mi
Last recorded83,605 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 VUX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 83,605 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 17 Sep 2011 81,551 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,329 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 77,320 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

emmions not tested due to excessive smoke from exhaust

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 77,163 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,148 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 77,145 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 75,450 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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R273 VUX is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R273 VUX, 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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R273 VUX is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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