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57,071 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
rear subframe some corrosion
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front floors damaged.
corrosion to inner and outer sills.
corrosion to rear fuel pipe.
corrosion-inner boot floor.
engine oil leak
front no plate cracked
rear brake cable rusted
rear fuel pipes rusted
rear sub frame rusty
transmition oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak
front no plate cracked
rear brake cable rusted
rear fuel pipes rusted
rear sub frame rusty
transmition oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
corrosion holes to both lower sills outside pescribed areas
corrosion to rear subframe
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion holes to both lower sills outside pescribed areas
corrosion to rear subframe
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all tyres age cracked
all tyres poor edges
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all tyres age cracked
all tyres poor edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres age cracking
corrossion to underside of vehicle & siil panels
front number plate cracked
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
age cracking to all tyres
front no. plate cracked
general corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
general corrosion to both sills
high rear brake imbalance
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all tyres age cracked
corrosion to both outer sills
corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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R499 UKX is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 R499 UKX, 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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R499 UKX is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 November 1997.
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