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R360 VHK

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,174 mi
Last recorded86,174 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 VHK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 86,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 84,853 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,870 miles

windscreen damage zone b

Pass 25 Jul 2017 84,741 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL PANEL (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL PANEL (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

screen damaged on nearside,not affecting drivers view

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Dec 2015 84,641 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

screen damaged on nearside,not affecting drivers view

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,657 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 79,657 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,171 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 78,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 77,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,545 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 74,545 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,265 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 72,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 72,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor is wet inside and repaired

both outer sills have been repaired

n/s head light aim is on the low limit

o/s head light aim is on the high limit

rear of the o/s outer sill is rusted

Pass 8 Jan 2007 71,546 miles

screen is damaged

washers are slow to operate

Fail 22 Nov 2006 71,533 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear radius arm fulcrum is partly seized

screen is damaged

washers slow to operate

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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R360 VHK is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R360 VHK, 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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R360 VHK is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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