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R657 NGA

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,771 mi
Last recorded41,771 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 NGA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 41,771 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 41,468 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 41,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,033 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 41,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,234 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,229 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,219 miles

Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 37,218 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 37,145 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,287 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 35,262 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs slightly scored and pitted on inner faces.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 32,397 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 NGA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R657 NGA, 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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R657 NGA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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