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R626 UTF

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,313 mi
Last recorded62,313 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 UTF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 62,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle is starting to corrode

Fail 23 May 2019 62,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle is starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,269 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,240 miles

Both rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 62,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,601 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Wiper blades borderline pass

Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wiper blades borderline pass

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,246 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 58,243 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 54,159 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,031 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,386 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 50,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,780 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,675 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 47,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 47,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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)

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

engine oil very low

Pass 27 Jan 2007 46,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 43,646 miles

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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R626 UTF is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R626 UTF, 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 R626 UTF registered?

R626 UTF is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R626 UTF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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