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R604 OAU

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,103 mi
Last recorded65,103 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 OAU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,103 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,520 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 61,689 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 61,659 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,148 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 60,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,075 miles

Both front top ball joints have slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 32,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,335 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,115 miles

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

very little front suspension travel

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,269 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 18,318 miles

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

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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R604 OAU is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R604 OAU, 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 R604 OAU registered?

R604 OAU is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R604 OAU safe to buy?

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