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R642 FFR

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,402 mi
Last recorded62,402 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 FFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 62,402 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,098 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 61,740 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,424 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,988 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 60,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

STRONG ADVISORY - nearside front inner sill/floor pan holed

STRONG ADVISORY - offside front inner sill/floor pan holed

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 60,733 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

STRONG ADVISORY - nearside front inner sill/floor pan holed

STRONG ADVISORY - offside front inner sill/floor pan holed

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 59,128 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,912 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 53,886 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,048 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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R642 FFR is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R642 FFR, 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 R642 FFR registered?

R642 FFR is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R642 FFR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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