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R726 DBJ

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,952 mi
Last recorded72,952 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 DBJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 72,952 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 71,266 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,917 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,181 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 60,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper 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 low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,437 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 54,437 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Oil leak

front fog light glass smashed

nearside outter sill corroded not in prescribed area

offside outter sill corroded not in perscribed area

reverse gear jumps out

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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R726 DBJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R726 DBJ, 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 R726 DBJ registered?

R726 DBJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R726 DBJ safe to buy?

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