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R601 ANM

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,939 mi
Last recorded64,939 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 ANM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 64,939 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery box corroded

offside front floor slightley corroded

rear sub frame slightley corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery box slightly corroded

offside front lower floor slightly corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,231 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery box slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,662 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,361 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 45,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R601 ANM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R601 ANM, 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 R601 ANM registered?

R601 ANM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R601 ANM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 ANM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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