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R382 BBW

1997 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,153 mi
Last recorded30,153 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 BBW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,153 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 29,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 29,380 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 28,972 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 27,476 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,799 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 23,799 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,250 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

sills,o/s/f a panel and rear subframe all corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,148 miles

n/s/r service brake lazy

sills and o/s/f wing a panel corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,906 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f lower valance corroding

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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R382 BBW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R382 BBW, 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 R382 BBW registered?

R382 BBW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R382 BBW safe to buy?

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