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R595 FYJ

1997 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,977 mi
Last recorded67,977 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 FYJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

tyre tread depths all tyres 7mm 175/50r13 72v

Fail 17 Feb 2011 67,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

tyre tread depths all tyres 7mm 175/50r13 72v

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,746 miles

tread deths: all four on 3mm.

tyre size: 175/50/13 72v.

slight gas leaks from exhaust system front and rear.

slight perishing to fuel filler cap rubber.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 51,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

slight gas leaks from exhaust system front and rear.

slight perishing to fuel filler cap rubber.

tread deths: all four on 3mm.

tyre size: 175/50/13 72v.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,283 miles

o/s/f head light glass cracked.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: 175/50/13V.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 38,283 miles

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

o/s/f head light glass cracked.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: 175/50/13V.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,417 miles

rear number plate in poor condition, slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing, o/s head lamp holed and beam image weak,

srs light on, corrosion forming to; metal brake pipes; o/s and n/s floor to sill area, oil leak from gear selector oil seal and poss coolant leakage from water pump area .

tyre tread depths; both front 8.0mm, n/s/r 3.0mm, o/s/r 3.54mm, 175/50/13v

Fail 20 Feb 2008 22,187 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition, slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing, o/s head lamp holed and beam image weak,

srs light on, corrosion forming to; metal brake pipes; o/s and n/s floor to sill area, oil leak from gear selector oil seal and poss coolant leakage from water pump area .

tyre tread depths; both front 8.0mm, n/s/r 3.0mm, o/s/r 3.54mm, 175/50/13v

Pass 23 Feb 2007 5,594 miles

same as previous vt32

Fail 23 Feb 2007 5,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside headlamp glass damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2006 88,120 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 87,855 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all tyres down to legal limits on edges

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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R595 FYJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R595 FYJ, 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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R595 FYJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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