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R729 AHK

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,205 mi
Last recorded58,205 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 AHK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 58,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded in areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills lower corroded in areas not resulting in holes

rear sub frame corroded in areas still strengthened

under neath of vehicle heavily under sealed in areas

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,263 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 57,233 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front inner lower suspension legs, lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,002 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 56,002 miles

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure holed due to corrosion (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 55,844 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN PAINT UNABLE TO CHECK

Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,449 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 54,449 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,761 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 53,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,383 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,406 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 44,406 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,138 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,912 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,821 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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R729 AHK is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R729 AHK, 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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R729 AHK is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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