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R285 NDS

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,500 mi
Last recorded36,500 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 NDS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 36,500 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 34,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 32,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front floor/ jacking point damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2022 31,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front floor/ jacking point damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2021 31,648 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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R285 NDS is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R285 NDS, 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 R285 NDS registered?

R285 NDS is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 November 1997.

Is R285 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 NDS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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