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R590 JTN

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,021 mi
Last recorded32,021 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 JTN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 32,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 32,012 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 31,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 31,824 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 31,714 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 31,055 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 31,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,253 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 29,201 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 29,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,523 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,969 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 23,969 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,954 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 18,761 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 18,749 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,499 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 13,517 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 13,517 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 9,574 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 9,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 8,705 miles

h/lamps wedged for adjustment

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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R590 JTN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R590 JTN, 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 R590 JTN registered?

R590 JTN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 1997.

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