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R593 AAB

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,249 mi
Last recorded22,249 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 AAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 22,249 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,947 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 21,573 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,996 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 20,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,484 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Feb 2014 19,447 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Feb 2013 18,974 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front flex corroded

washers frozen

Fail 11 Feb 2013 18,974 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front flex corroded

washers frozen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,383 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 14 Feb 2011 17,674 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,055 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 17,055 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,282 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 16,282 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 15,423 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,550 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 13,640 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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R593 AAB is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R593 AAB, 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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R593 AAB is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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