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R776 AJW

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,011 mi
Last recorded76,011 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 AJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,011 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,919 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,357 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,070 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 71,222 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,333 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,296 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiters (both) deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,134 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,238 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,334 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front suspension low

slight rust under body

Fail 7 Feb 2013 58,334 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front suspension low

slight rust under body

Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brakes tap tested as to low

Fail 21 Jan 2012 52,162 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brakes tap tested as to low

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,709 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 41,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,095 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 34,094 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,577 miles

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

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

slight play in swivel joints

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,523 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 32,521 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,483 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,384 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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R776 AJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R776 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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R776 AJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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