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R769 FAN

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,779 mi
Last recorded47,779 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 FAN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,779 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 47,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,303 miles

Child seat fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2019 47,303 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear Both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Child seat fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,675 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 46,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 46,522 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,144 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 46,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2014 45,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,236 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2012 44,236 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,288 miles

complete underside of vehicle including brake hoses and pipes coated in underseal

front discs corroded on edges

nearside handbrake reading low

wheels protrude past whhel arches

Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,912 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,311 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2007 37,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills starting to rust

oilspray under side

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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R769 FAN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R769 FAN, 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 R769 FAN registered?

R769 FAN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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