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R879 AYG

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,255 mi
Last recorded56,255 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 AYG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 56,253 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.80 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 51,861 miles

FRONT TO REAR OF UNDERSIDE HEVERLEY UNDERSEALED

Fail 28 Jan 2016 51,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

FRONT TO REAR OF UNDERSIDE HEVERLEY UNDERSEALED

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,066 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,538 miles

o/s/f lower rear subframe mount worn ./ n/s/f panel to subframe bolt loose ./ when o/s/r of vehicle jackrd up o/s/r trumpet / cone becomes displaced ./ seats correctly ./ n/s steering rack perished ./

Pass 12 Jan 2013 377,474 miles

n/s/r knucle joint gaiter adrift./

o/s/ outer cv gaiter clip insecure gaiter secure./

o/s/f top and bottom ball joints slight play./ n/s/f top ball joint slight play./ handbrake travel./

slight play in o/s/r w bearing./

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,462 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2009 31,776 miles

o/sfront sub framemount split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,399 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 31,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,736 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Oct 2006 28,863 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 28,863 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R879 AYG is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R879 AYG, 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 R879 AYG registered?

R879 AYG is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 October 1997.

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