MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,961 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight play on o/s top and lower swivel joints
Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine stabaliser bushes weak.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
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R447 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R447 SOJ, 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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R447 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 November 1997.
Is R447 SOJ safe to buy?
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