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R451 KTC

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

3,324 mi
Last recorded3,324 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 KTC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 3,324 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 3,324 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 2,159 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 2,135 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Emissions not tested due to coolant boiling over (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stays on when main beam is on (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 100,526 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 98,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,495 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 96,466 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

a panels/body corroded at places

both front innerrack inner joints have play o/s bad

both front+rear wheelboxes+both outer sills+all floor pans/boot floor/front and rear valances showing corrossion/corroded

front brake discs showing slight warping on roller brake test

hazard switch slightly faulty

o/s front tie bar slightly bent

Fail 7 Feb 2012 92,319 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

a panels/body corroded at places

both front innerrack inner joints have play o/s bad

both front+rear wheelboxes+both outer sills+all floor pans/boot floor/front and rear valances showing corrossion/corroded

front brake discs showing slight warping on roller brake test

hazard switch slightly faulty

o/s front tie bar slightly bent

Pass 27 Jan 2011 88,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all floor pans corroded

boot floor corroded

both rear wheel boxes corroded

both sills corroded

front to rear brake pipe showing corrosion

n/s front tyre getting lower

o/s inner steering rack joint has play

Pass 4 Feb 2010 84,120 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all floors+both outer sills boot floor and rear wheel boxes corroded

body showing corrosion

hazard switch slightly faulty

n/s wiper blade does not clear screen very well

o/s inner steering rack joint has play

Fail 1 Feb 2010 84,120 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all floors+both outer sills boot floor and rear wheel boxes corroded

body showing corrosion

hazard switch slightly faulty

n/s wiper blade does not clear screen very well

o/s inner steering rack joint has play

Pass 2 Feb 2009 80,512 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 80,512 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,149 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 72,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,953 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 56,329 miles

Drivers sun visor loose.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 56,329 miles

Drivers sun visor loose.

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R451 KTC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R451 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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R451 KTC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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