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R355 UOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,624 mi
Last recorded74,624 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 UOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 74,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper subframe mount poor condition

Nearside Rear Radius arm bearing slight play

Offside Front Upper Ball joint slight play

Offside Front Upper Subframe mount in poor condition.

Fail 12 Dec 2018 74,624 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper subframe mount poor condition

Nearside Rear Radius arm bearing slight play

Offside Front Upper Ball joint slight play

Offside Front Upper Subframe mount in poor condition.

Pass 28 Dec 2017 66,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr,osf,osr tyres perished and cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2016 66,006 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users arch (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside sill holed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr,osf,osr tyres perished and cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,833 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 65,833 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,598 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,239 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 64,891 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2009 64,033 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,369 miles

plastic wheel arch trim broken

Fail 7 Aug 2007 61,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

plastic wheel arch cover broken

Pass 8 Aug 2006 5,260 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 52,620 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 44,791 miles

offside front sub frame mounting starting to split †slight play nearside and offside top and bottom ball joints

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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R355 UOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R355 UOJ, 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 R355 UOJ registered?

R355 UOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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