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R660 SOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 SOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,243 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 95,243 miles

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

Altinator belt split parts missing

Both front wiper blades split

Both outer sills corroding

Both rear suspension arms movement

Engine and gear box oil leaks

Front sub frame bushes splitting

Fuel pipes corroding

Hand brake cables corroding

Movement in O/S/F inner drive shaft

O/S/F track rod end movement

O/S/F upper ball joint movement

O/S/F wheel bearing movement

O/S/R wheel arch corroding 30cm top shocker mount

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,311 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 88,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside spotlight glass lens damaged

Offside outer sill corroding

Slight play nearside lower balljoint

Slight play nearside rear radius arm

Slight play nearside steering rack arm

Slight play offside lower balljoint

Slight play offside steering rack arm

Pass 22 Apr 2006 83,881 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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R660 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R660 SOJ, 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 R660 SOJ registered?

R660 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R660 SOJ safe to buy?

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