MOT Status
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73,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R604 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R604 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?
R604 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is R604 SOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R604 SOJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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