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R71 KEJ

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,809 mi
Last recorded39,809 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 KEJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 39,809 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 39,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,133 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,425 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 37,560 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 36,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,610 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 35,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 34,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 34,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 33,254 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,614 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 29,459 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,882 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 25,954 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,401 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,756 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 14,756 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,290 miles

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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R71 KEJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R71 KEJ, 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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R71 KEJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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