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R678 MMO

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,445 mi
Last recorded63,445 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 MMO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,445 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 63,433 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 59,847 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear subframe in pooor condition

Steel wheel fitted to n/side rear alloy fitted to o/side rear

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,888 miles

brake pedal hard

SRS light on

nearside front shock absorber weaping

play in nearside and offside front upper suspension ball joints as with offside front lower suspension ball joint

rear numberplate de-laminating

rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 56,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

SRS light on

brake pedal hard

nearside front shock absorber weaping

play in nearside and offside front upper suspension ball joints as with offside front lower suspension ball joint

rear numberplate de-laminating

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,342 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion within the offside door no sharp edges at the time of the test

corrsoion within both offside and nearside outer sills not within a prescribed area

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

rear subframe rusty

srs warning lamp on

Fail 15 Oct 2008 51,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion within the offside door no sharp edges at the time of the test

corrsoion within both offside and nearside outer sills not within a prescribed area

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

rear subframe rusty

srs warning lamp on

Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,036 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 47,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,888 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 44,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R678 MMO is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R678 MMO, 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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R678 MMO is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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