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R396 VBM

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

79,895 mi
Last recorded79,895 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 VBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 79,895 miles

Emissions not tested excessively high running fault and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle has poor effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch area holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill at jacking point and sill top areas (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

battery discharging

clutch defective

no dash lamps working.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,738 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine appears to have slight misfire Further examination needed ??

very reluctant to meet emission limits requires to be fully heated up.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 79,728 miles

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

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

no emission print out as chocked filters on emission machine

Fail 8 May 2017 79,718 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Electrical wiring insecure lambda sensor wiring rubbing on manifold area (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,441 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 78,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Both inner and outer sills rusty and in poor condition.

Car generally getting rusty throughout.

Rear subframe rusty.

Fail 14 Dec 2013 73,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leakage from engine

Pass 14 Dec 2013 73,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leakage from engine

Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,594 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2012 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Off side front floor corroded and holed

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,307 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front floor panels rusting

Fail 15 Aug 2010 57,272 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside and nearside front floor panels rusting

Pass 12 Sep 2009 56,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,710 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 53,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 27 May 2006 51,282 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 May 2006 51,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f sill small hole

o/s sill starting to corrode

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

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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R396 VBM 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 47.4%.

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 R396 VBM, 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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R396 VBM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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