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R789 DDL

1997 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,987 mi
Last recorded41,987 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 DDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,987 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 41,987 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,746 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 39,746 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2022 37,010 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,979 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 34,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,944 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 33,932 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,531 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 33,513 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,061 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nail n\s\f tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2017 33,056 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil leak

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

Nail n\s\f tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 32,224 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Major oil leakage from engine

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 31,434 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 31,434 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,436 miles

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

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)

Oil leakage from engine

Fail 10 Apr 2014 29,436 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Oil leakage from engine

Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,603 miles

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

Minor corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Apr 2013 24,603 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Minor corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,752 miles

air bag light on

corrosion forming

slight play in all front ball joints

Pass 5 May 2011 23,677 miles

o/s front brake disc discoloured

Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,662 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to n/s & o/s outter sills

o/s front brake disc discoloured

Pass 31 Dec 2009 20,937 miles

oil leak from diff seals

slight misting of oil on offside front shock

slight play in nearside lower swivel joint

Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,622 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 16,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 11,781 miles

Rear sub frame starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Nov 2007 11,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyr wall stating to crack.

Rear subframe stating to corrode.

Slight rust in a panel on nearside.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,191 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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R789 DDL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R789 DDL, 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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R789 DDL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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