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R592 DWL

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

44,234 mi
Last recorded44,234 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 DWL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 44,234 miles

Both rear parking brake cables corroded

Corrosion around both front jacking points

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front and offside rear tyre valves slightly perrished

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,150 miles

Both rear parking brake cables corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Play in nearside front lower shock absorber bush

Fail 30 Mar 2018 44,150 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear parking brake cables corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Play in nearside front lower shock absorber bush

Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,013 miles

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 20 Oct 2016 44,013 miles

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

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

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,763 miles

Headlamp reflectors corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 43,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp reflectors corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,204 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 43,204 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,102 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 43,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

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

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

offside rear suspension arm seized

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,095 miles

both rear tyres perishing

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 43,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 38,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust mount bolt missing

nearside front floor pan corroded (holed)

nearside front tyre worn on inner

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,515 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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R592 DWL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R592 DWL, 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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R592 DWL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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