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R578 GFG

1997 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,105 mi
Last recorded73,105 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 GFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 73,105 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2018 73,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 707,998 miles

minor blows on exhuast

rear sub frame rusty

slight in front suspension

Fail 25 Feb 2015 70,799 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear subframe rusty

slight play in n/s/f supenshion

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,710 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise lower tie bar link

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2011 67,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 66,997 miles

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

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 65,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,798 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 63,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,617 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 60,617 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,422 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 53,422 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 51,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,664 miles

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

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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R578 GFG is a 1997 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R578 GFG, 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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R578 GFG is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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