MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear at the front (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
interior mirror is missing.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
interior mirror is missing.
O/S/F Brake Disc Inner Surface 50% Corroded
Major Oil Leak From Dislodged GearBox Selector Rod Seal
Oil leak
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
O/S/F Brake Disc Inner Surface 50% Corroded
Major Oil Leak From Dislodged GearBox Selector Rod Seal
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Dust / Grease Cover Of N/S/F Knuckle Joint Is Insecure
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R29 CGG is a 1997 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R29 CGG, 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 R29 CGG registered?
R29 CGG is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R29 CGG safe to buy?
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