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R770 AJW

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,737 mi
Last recorded33,737 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 AJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 33,737 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,485 miles

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)

offside rear tyre is slightly perrishing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,724 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,628 miles

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

front panel corroded n/s and o/s

rear of both outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,275 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,312 miles

slight corrosion on rear subframe & slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,528 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 19,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R770 AJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R770 AJW, 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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R770 AJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R770 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 AJW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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