MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,331 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight corrosion at boot floor
Two spot lamps not working
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight corrosion at boot floor
Two spot lamps not working
Note 2 front fog lamps not working /front number plate slight damage /off side rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate damage
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate damage
rear fog lamp lens damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear fog lamp lens damaged
front number plate in poor condition
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R801 RAO is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R801 RAO, 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 R801 RAO registered?
R801 RAO is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1997.
Is R801 RAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R801 RAO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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