MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,291 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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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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