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R85 CGL

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,156 mi
Last recorded58,156 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 CGL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 58,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 57,838 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,770 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 57,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 57,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 May 2015 57,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 57,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 56,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 54,499 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 54,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust front lower metal bracket broken

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank strap loose

Offside front seat belt twisted

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,868 miles

engine stalling on tickover when hot

front indicator bulbs colour faded

front panels below headlights corroded and holed

Fail 7 Jan 2010 53,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine stalling on tickover when hot

front brake imbalance high

front indicator bulbs colour faded

front panels below headlights corroded and holed

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 53,758 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,439 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,126 miles

front brake imbalance high

front discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre very low tread

offside rear tyre very low tread

Fail 24 Oct 2006 53,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded

offside front tyre very low tread

offside rear tyre very low tread

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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R85 CGL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R85 CGL, 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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R85 CGL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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