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R516 VLY

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,255 mi
Last recorded28,255 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 VLY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 28,255 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,145 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 28,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,791 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 26,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,334 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 24,674 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 22,919 miles

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

Front tyres slight scrubbing on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 21,581 miles

slight wear o/s front tyre inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,974 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front reg plate cracked but characters not likely to be misread

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 19,974 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front reg plate cracked but characters not likely to be misread

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,047 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 18,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 16,411 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 14,131 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,250 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 12,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,625 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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R516 VLY is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R516 VLY, 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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R516 VLY is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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