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R701 NRX

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,373 mi
Last recorded39,373 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 NRX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 39,373 miles

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

steel wheel fitted to o/s rear

Fail 30 Sep 2009 39,373 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

steel wheel fitted to o/s rear

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,498 miles

offside outer body sill has corrosion and holed

Fail 1 Sep 2008 36,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside outer body sill has corrosion and holed

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,924 miles

o/s outer doorsill corroding.

rear no.plate corroding.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 30,548 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 30,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R701 NRX 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 R701 NRX, 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 R701 NRX registered?

R701 NRX is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R701 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 NRX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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