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R424 JCU

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,945 mi
Last recorded82,945 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 JCU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 82,945 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,170 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 82,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,169 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 81,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,506 miles

Centre Rear floor holed

Nearside Front floor holed

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,523 miles

n/s/r o/s/r lights slighty faded

Pass 7 May 2014 62,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 62,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 60,325 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 60,325 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,109 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 60,104 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,782 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 59,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,571 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 59,571 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 59,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,120 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 59,113 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,843 miles

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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R424 JCU is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R424 JCU, 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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R424 JCU is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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