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R732 BJW

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,411 mi
Last recorded54,411 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 BJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 54,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft outer CV boot weeping grease

Offside Front Corrosion at head lamp area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Grease on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,834 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wing at head lamp area has corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 50,611 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area next to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 49,305 miles

Exhaust front flexi has damage

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2017 47,879 miles

Exhaust front flexi hose damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,391 miles

Exhaust flexi hose damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2016 46,391 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust flexi hose damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SOME PERISHING /CRACKING IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,694 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 31 May 2013 37,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,849 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,801 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 31,801 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,133 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 26,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 24,619 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 24,568 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 22,760 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 22,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R732 BJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R732 BJW, 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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R732 BJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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