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R33 BEV

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

27,257 mi
Last recorded27,257 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 BEV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 27,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear both sides tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Aug 2018 27,257 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill near seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sides tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,012 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres perished between tread

engine top stabilizer rod engine bush worn

offside door step slight corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2015 27,012 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished between tread

engine top stabilizer rod engine bush worn

offside door step slight corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2013 25,751 miles

rear shocks appear inefective

Fail 4 Nov 2013 25,751 miles

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

rear shocks appear inefective

Fail 31 May 2013 25,697 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion on offside top sill

Fail 22 Jan 2010 25,685 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,011 miles

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

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

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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R33 BEV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R33 BEV, 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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R33 BEV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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