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R582 DGV

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,547 mi
Last recorded51,547 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 DGV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2012 51,547 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,479 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slight pitting

Fail 24 Aug 2011 48,473 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slight pitting

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,911 miles

NOTE..Rear seats removed, no seat belts fitted in rear

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,848 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

NOTE..Rear seats removed, no seat belts fitted in rear

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,052 miles

Both front brake discs very rusty due to vehicle being stood

Nearside and offside front flexible hoses almost foul on tie bars on lock to lock both hoses have extra protective covers fitted

No dust cover fitted to offside lower ball joint

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 39,051 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs very rusty due to vehicle being stood

Nearside and offside front flexible hoses almost foul on tie bars on lock to lock both hoses have extra protective covers fitted

No dust cover fitted to offside lower ball joint

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 39,045 miles

Front flexible brake hoses very near to front tie bars, due to various modifications that have been made to this vehicle, vehicle presenter advised to reposition pipework

No rear seats or seat belts fitted to vehicle ,

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front lower ball joint rubber dust cover missing

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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R582 DGV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R582 DGV, 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 R582 DGV registered?

R582 DGV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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