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R346 DSF

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

16,476 mi
Last recorded16,476 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 DSF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 16,476 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 16,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 15,134 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 15,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 14,679 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 14,621 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 14,061 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 14,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear fog light inop

Pass 1 Aug 2011 13,789 miles

nearside front subframe mounting starting to split

nearside front tyrewall damaged

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2011 13,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

nearside front subframe mounting starting to split

nearside front tyrewall damaged

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,539 miles

possible battery / charging fault

Fail 2 Aug 2010 13,532 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all tyrewalls cracking

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,028 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,444 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,871 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,482 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 11,482 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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R346 DSF is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R346 DSF, 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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R346 DSF is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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