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R474 BWU

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

1,263 mi
Last recorded1,263 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 BWU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 1,263 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 1,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,819 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 98,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 May 2017 98,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure locking nut lose (2.2.C.1g)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2017 98,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 97,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play swivel joint (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 97,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play swivel joint (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 97,180 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 96,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,679 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,677 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 96,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 96,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 90,652 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 90,652 miles

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

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

Slight lift in o/s/f top ball joint. †Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 85,802 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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R474 BWU is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R474 BWU, 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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R474 BWU is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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