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R569 NKX

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

11,575 mi
Last recorded11,575 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 NKX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 11,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 11,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 11,294 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 11,199 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 11,048 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 10,767 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 10,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,083 miles

all 4 tyres side walls cracking no cords exposed

Pass 20 Sep 2013 9,342 miles

all 4 tyres side walls cracking

front fog lamps comes on with front side lights

Fail 19 Sep 2013 9,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres side walls cracking

front fog lamps comes on with front side lights

oil level low

Fail 18 Sep 2012 8,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,629 miles

off side front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2011 8,201 miles

front grill not fitted

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,599 miles

damage to front pannel

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

clonk from steering now and then

off side front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,787 miles

slight movement in front ball joints

Pass 20 Sep 2008 5,921 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 4,828 miles

rattle nearside rear

Pass 22 Sep 2006 3,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 200 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 200 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R569 NKX is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R569 NKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R569 NKX registered?

R569 NKX is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 September 1997.

Is R569 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R569 NKX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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