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R695 BJW

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,652 mi
Last recorded36,652 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 BJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,652 miles

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

Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/r, tyre is perished

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,468 miles

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

n/s/r. tyre is starting to perish

Fail 15 Sep 2008 27,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has slight perrishing 1n outer wall.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,556 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight perrishing 1n outer wall.

Fail 18 Sep 2007 25,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,808 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 24,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres cracks in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,484 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracks in tread

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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R695 BJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R695 BJW, 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 R695 BJW registered?

R695 BJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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