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R587 GYJ

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,531 mi
Last recorded69,531 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 GYJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills have slight corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2019 69,522 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Teardrop mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Teardrop mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,400 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 69,397 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded slightly,

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Floor corroded slightly,

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area, (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 69,257 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Floor corroded slightly,

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Floor corroded slightly,

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area, (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 69,096 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 69,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,614 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 67,581 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2014 65,244 miles

Both front tyres low on edge

Offside rear fog lamp dim

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

Washers weak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 65,137 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres low on edge

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,236 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,759 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 58,757 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,165 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,694 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,692 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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,339 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 53,336 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside washer jet not working

Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,248 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 46,244 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,664 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 42,664 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 38,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 38,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R587 GYJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R587 GYJ, 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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R587 GYJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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