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R384 UOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,800 mi
Last recorded41,800 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 UOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,800 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front no.plate partially obscured advise re positioning.

signs of corrosion to osf floor/os &ns outer/undersills/osf inner wheel arch.washers weak.wipers deteriorating.

Pass 16 May 2009 32,162 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to rear subframe and both sides front inner wheel arches. passenger front and all rear seats removed,seat belts all operational.

Fail 16 May 2009 32,162 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to rear subframe and both sides front inner wheel arches. passenger front and all rear seats removed,seat belts all operational.

Fail 11 Apr 2009 32,162 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

dash board system inscure

rear seat belts not tested unable to see units

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,162 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 31,949 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,949 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 31,948 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R384 UOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R384 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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R384 UOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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