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R618 EAN

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests23 (9 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate39.1%

Mileage

82,371 mi
Last recorded82,371 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 EAN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 82,371 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 82,371 miles

Emissions not tested emissions to high (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,366 miles

Emissions not tested readings to high (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front inner arch corroded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Fail 16 Jun 2016 82,328 miles

Emissions not tested due to poor running (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement now wont open (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

underside covered in sealer

floor corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear shock absorber stiff

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet stay missing

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 82,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint between nut and hub (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reading low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear park brake reading low

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded & flexing (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seat cushions loose insecure

fuel pipes corroded

suspect catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

Fail 21 May 2016 87,317 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Can not check emmisions as engine will not hold steady RPM long enough

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear floor corroded at battery box

Pass 22 May 2015 82,262 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,262 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,262 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 82,262 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 82,262 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine knock

engine overheating

Fail 16 Jul 2013 82,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,680 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 81,679 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,321 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,321 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,893 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 72,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,253 miles

offside and nearside constant velocty boots some leakage

Fail 28 Mar 2007 67,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside constant velocty boots some leakage

Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,198 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 67,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R618 EAN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 39.1%.

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 R618 EAN, 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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R618 EAN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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