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R725 JTN

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,307 mi
Last recorded65,307 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 JTN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 65,307 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,440 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,585 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 53,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,026 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 44,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,748 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,812 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,873 miles

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s sills starting

Fail 24 Mar 2011 39,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s sills starting

Fail 15 Mar 2010 34,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,252 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,252 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,942 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,623 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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R725 JTN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R725 JTN, 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 R725 JTN registered?

R725 JTN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R725 JTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 JTN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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