MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,770 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
cracks in windsreen,front brakes slight uneven,offside front tyre wearing on edges,sills corroded,suspension getting low,slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
slight wheel bearing noise from both rear,sills corroding,slight wear on both front tyres
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight wheel bearing noise from both rear,sills corroding,slight wear on both front tyres
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
off side rear brake back plate damp
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
off side rear brake back plate damp
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R598 GYJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R598 GYJ, 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 R598 GYJ registered?
R598 GYJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 November 1997.
Is R598 GYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R598 GYJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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