MOT Status
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33,992 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside outter sill corroded
offside outter sill corroded
rear subframe corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front outer sill corroded
offside front outer sill corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
accelerator pedal - anti slip cover missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
accelerator pedal - anti slip cover missing
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
accelerator pedal - antislip cover missing
brake pipes corroded
corrosion to suspension/steering components
front brake discs pitted
nearside and offside outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
An item not tested (Manual)
Corrosion to Off side AND Near side outer sills at front(s).Also corrosion to BOTH FRONT inner wings.Recommend immediate welded repair(s).Corrosion to both front outer wings.
Exhaust flexy joint worn and corroded
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Corrosion to Off side AND Near side outer sills at front(s).Also corrosion to BOTH FRONT inner wings.Recommend immediate welded repair(s).Corrosion to both front outer wings.
Exhaust flexy joint worn and corroded
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R480 PDA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R480 PDA, 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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R480 PDA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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