MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
all four tyres cracking on outer sidewalls
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
all four tyres cracking on outer sidewalls
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
nearside front and offside front wheels slightly binding
divers seat belt slightly frayed
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R556 DWL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R556 DWL, 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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What year was R556 DWL registered?
R556 DWL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R556 DWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R556 DWL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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