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R365 TKN

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,627 mi
Last recorded67,627 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 TKN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 67,627 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 66,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 66,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,738 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 66,114 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Fail 2 May 2017 66,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Door Sil (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering Underbody footwell (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front Various corrosions underbody

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door sil (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 66,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering under sil ground (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door sil (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,022 miles

Nearside lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt!

Nearside upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt!

Offside and nearside front shock absorber rubber bushes deteriorated, slight play detected!

Vehicle has slight corrosion to underside! Advise to treat!

Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,096 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 63,077 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,784 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,792 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,430 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,264 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,074 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 46,074 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 45,713 miles

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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R365 TKN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R365 TKN, 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 R365 TKN registered?

R365 TKN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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