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R402 TRV

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,611 mi
Last recorded82,611 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 TRV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 82,611 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 82,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2019 81,874 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,569 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 81,530 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,130 miles

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

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

offside rear radius arm slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2009 79,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front and rear floor pans slightly corroded

both front doors corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2008 73,911 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 73,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 66,245 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 66,245 miles

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

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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R402 TRV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R402 TRV, 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 R402 TRV registered?

R402 TRV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R402 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 TRV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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