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R29 NDY

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,971 mi
Last recorded88,971 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 NDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 88,971 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

both sills slightly corroded

top landing panel slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2009 87,400 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 87,267 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

airbag light is on

coolant hose has a water leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 81,428 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 81,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,238 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 74,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,694 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 68,694 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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R29 NDY is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R29 NDY, 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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R29 NDY is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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