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R565 LSC

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,525 mi
Last recorded97,525 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 LSC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,525 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2012 97,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs in poor condition

srs light indicates a fault

Fail 1 Mar 2012 97,498 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 14,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 13,594 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,058 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 3,945 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 96,943 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 89,885 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 89,885 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jan 2006 89,766 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2005 82,661 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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R565 LSC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R565 LSC, 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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R565 LSC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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