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R589 NOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,652 mi
Last recorded62,652 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 NOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 62,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 62,130 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 62,123 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,229 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,309 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 56,291 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

offside front foglamp glass smashed

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,696 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,706 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,210 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 28,210 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,412 miles

vehicle overheated on emissions test

Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,638 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,503 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,397 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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R589 NOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R589 NOJ, 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 R589 NOJ registered?

R589 NOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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