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R703 ENJ

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,626 mi
Last recorded55,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 ENJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 55,626 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,302 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,938 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 54,206 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,389 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,280 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 52,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011
Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,632 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,439 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 45,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 44,320 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 44,320 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,218 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 39,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 37,187 miles

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

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

advise: rear fog lamp partailly obscured by bumper

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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R703 ENJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R703 ENJ, 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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R703 ENJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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