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R800 JWS

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,318 mi
Last recorded52,318 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 JWS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 52,318 miles

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))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 52,318 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 51,248 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 50,796 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2019 49,910 miles

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))

Fail 4 May 2019 49,833 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2018 49,244 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 49,205 miles

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 ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,043 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,235 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 46,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,311 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 43,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,386 miles

near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge, rear subframe is excessively blistered and weak, play in front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Dec 2013 40,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,400 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,037 miles

off side rear under wheel arch area corroded and near side rear

oil leak

rear subframe heavily corroded near side

tested in the wet

Fail 19 Dec 2011 36,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,409 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,630 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 24,605 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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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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What year was R800 JWS registered?

R800 JWS is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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