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R448 KTC

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

55,764 mi
Last recorded55,764 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 KTC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 55,764 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off sub frame marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front off sub frame marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery cable (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,762 miles

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

Offside window frame split

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 55,761 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (5.2.6)

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

Offside window frame split

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,780 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front floor rusty

rear battery box rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2015 55,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front floor rusty

rear battery box rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2013 55,728 miles

flooe pans starting to corrode

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Oct 2013 55,712 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

flooe pans starting to corrode

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,698 miles

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

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

corrosion holes o/s /f and n/s/f near jacking point.

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f top ball joints.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 46,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion holes o/s /f and n/s/f near jacking point.

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f top ball joints.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside andoffside front top steering joints slight movement

nearside front front of door section surface rust present

rear suspention subframe surface rust present

Fail 6 Aug 2010 42,096 miles

.. front flexable on front exhaust pipe jagged

.. nearside/offside front section of wing getting rusty

.. nearside/offside front top swivel ball joints slight movement

.. sections of rear subframe surface rust present

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,096 miles

.. front flexable on front exhaust pipe jagged

.. nearside/offside front section of wing getting rusty

.. nearside/offside front top swivel ball joints slight movement

.. sections of rear subframe surface rust present

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,589 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 39,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

.. engine slight missing

.. nearside front wing getting rusty

..rear suframe surface rust present

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,066 miles

.. nearside/offside front tyres getting low in tread depth 3/4mm of tread left

.. very slight exhaust blow

Fail 29 Jul 2008 36,064 miles

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

.. nearside/offside front tyres getting low in tread depth 3/4mm of tread left

.. very slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,658 miles

1/ † slight movement in both front wheelbearings

Fail 6 Aug 2007 33,658 miles

1/ † slight movement in both front wheelbearings

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 30,529 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 30,529 miles

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

cat bolts very rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2005 26,903 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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R448 KTC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R448 KTC, 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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R448 KTC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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