MOT Status
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78,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front movement in subframe bushes
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear slight play in wheel bearings
corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
exhaust rusty
fuel lines rusty
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Sub-frame insecure both mounts missing (2.4.G.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure offside rear mount (2.4.G.1)
Front subframe bushes worn
Rear slight play in wheel bearings
fuel lines rusty
play in steering rack
slight corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
corrosion to both sill panels and front panel
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
corrosion to both sill panels and front panel
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
metal pipes to fuel filter corroded †corrosion to rear subframe †corrosion to both outer sills †n /s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R696 SOJ 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 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 R696 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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R696 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R696 SOJ safe to buy?
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