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R294 BRW

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,755 mi
Last recorded42,755 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 BRW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 42,755 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 42,023 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,708 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,495 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 41,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,549 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 40,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,270 miles

Metal fuel pipe onto front of fuel filter showing signs of slight corrosion.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt trumpet rubber cover (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe showing signs of slight corrosion.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 40,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch by top shock absorber mount. (2.4.A.3)

Metal fuel pipe onto front of fuel filter showing signs of slight corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch by top shock absorber mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt trumpet rubber cover (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe showing signs of slight corrosion.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,927 miles

Both front suspension upper dust covers slightly insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,881 miles

Nearside front suspension unit insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside front suspension unit dust cover insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,734 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 26,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,523 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 22,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear and offside front tyres perishing on outer walls

Fail 20 Dec 2010 22,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear and offside front tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,101 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 22,101 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,237 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED AND CRACKED. NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN IN INNER EDGE, OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED.FRONT WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED FRONT FLOORS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 21,237 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED AND CRACKED. NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN IN INNER EDGE, OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED.FRONT WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED FRONT FLOORS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2006 17,343 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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R294 BRW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R294 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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R294 BRW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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