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R401 YOO

1997 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,003 mi
Last recorded94,003 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 YOO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 94,003 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,729 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 92,729 miles

Direction indicator not working N/S/F (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect N/S/F (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/F FLOOR CORNER/JACKING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F FLOOR CORNER/JACKING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect O/S/F (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 89,554 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 87,345 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 87,320 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,002 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 81,974 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine stabilizer bush worn

rear valance and box sections corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 78,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer edge of sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer edge of sill and front of sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine stabilizer bush worn

rear valance and box sections corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,420 miles

offside and nearside outer sills are slightly corroded

rear valance is slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 76,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside outer sills are slightly corroded

rear valance is slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,043 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Strong smell of exhaust fumes in car.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Strong smell of exhaust fumes in car.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,148 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates are covering other number plates.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,923 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,171 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 41,148 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,210 miles

O/s/r hand and footbrake effort low. O/s/r brake back plate damp. Corrosion to n/s sill.

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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R401 YOO is a 1997 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R401 YOO, 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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R401 YOO is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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