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R801 RAO

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,331 mi
Last recorded58,331 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 RAO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,331 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 58,329 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,856 miles

Note 2 front fog lamps not working /front number plate slight damage /off side rear sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,192 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 56,192 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,912 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,912 miles

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

rear fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,704 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,350 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,379 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 51,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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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.

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