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R293 BRW

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

32,604 mi
Last recorded32,604 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 BRW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 32,604 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 32,604 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,200 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve kerb damage outer rim (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 32,186 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,805 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 31,510 miles

Offside Rear alloy wheel has slight damage at bead rim

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 31,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 30,643 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 30,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not welded sufficiently (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 27,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,180 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust cat glowing red hot when engine running

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 29 Mar 2016 21,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust cat glowing red hot when engine running

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,472 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 20,470 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 20,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,931 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 19,931 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,128 miles

n/s top ball joint dust cover boot perrished

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,779 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,717 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,567 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,824 miles

Front wipers are starting smearing the windscreen.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,336 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 16,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,879 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,403 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 15,403 miles

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

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

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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R293 BRW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R293 BRW, 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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R293 BRW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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