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R69 EDL

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,738 mi
Last recorded77,738 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 EDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 77,738 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 77,736 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,396 miles

rear subframe rusting

Fail 5 Jun 2009 76,395 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

near side rear tyre outer edge worn and very close to legal limits

rear subframe rusting

sill panels rusting / previously repaired

some play in suspension swivel joints

Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,940 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 70,939 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,865 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 56,856 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 51,018 miles

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

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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R69 EDL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R69 EDL, 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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R69 EDL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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