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R785 HJV

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,291 mi
Last recorded64,291 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 HJV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,291 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 64,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured floor mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,810 miles

Both Rear tyre sidewalls are cracking and perishing

Both front tyres are wearing low

Front brake discs are very corroded

Underside of vehicle is corroded in places

Fail 11 Jan 2017 62,809 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure Both (2.2.D.2d)

Both Rear tyre sidewalls are cracking and perishing

Both front tyres are wearing low

Front brake discs are very corroded

Underside of vehicle is corroded in places

Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,030 miles

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

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

front tyres are different sizes to rear tyres

offside front brake disc in poor condition

offside rear brake slightly sticking

Fail 31 May 2012 61,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres are different sizes to rear tyres

offside front brake disc in poor condition

offside rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,114 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 60,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front discs badly pitted

Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,111 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both 'a' posts corroded through

both front discs badly pitted

wrong ht leads fitted

Pass 29 May 2008 51,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,261 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,261 miles

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

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

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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R785 HJV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R785 HJV, 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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R785 HJV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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