MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
rear fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R353 CGD is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R353 CGD, 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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How do I check the history of R353 CGD?
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What year was R353 CGD registered?
R353 CGD is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R353 CGD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R353 CGD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R353 CGD have outstanding finance?
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