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R657 LPN

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,971 mi
Last recorded61,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 LPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,971 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,078 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 54,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads starting to get low (same thickness as the metal).

offside front tyre nearing limit (inner edge worn).

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,994 miles

front brake pads starting to get low (same thickness as the metal).

offside front tyre nearing limit (inner edge worn).

Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,496 miles

n/s/rear brake slightly binding

o/s front indicator starting to flash white

Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,343 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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R657 LPN is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R657 LPN, 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 R657 LPN registered?

R657 LPN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R657 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 LPN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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