MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,318 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top rubber (5.3.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top rubber (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1 large hole and 1 small one (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner most ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split at small end (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
rear sub frame corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
rear sub frame corroded
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear sub frame corroded
near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge, rear subframe is excessively blistered and weak, play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge, rear subframe is excessively blistered and weak, play in front wheel bearings
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
off side rear under wheel arch area corroded and near side rear
oil leak
rear subframe heavily corroded near side
tested in the wet
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
off side rear under wheel arch area corroded and near side rear
oil leak
rear subframe heavily corroded near side
tested in the wet
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R800 JWS 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 66.7%.
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 R800 JWS, 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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R800 JWS is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 November 1997.
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