MOT Status
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55,421 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R897 PCF is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 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 R897 PCF, 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 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R897 PCF registered?
R897 PCF is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 1998.
Is R897 PCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R897 PCF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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