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R89 VUX

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,013 mi
Last recorded31,013 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 VUX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 31,013 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,944 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,385 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 29,381 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,426 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 27,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 23,653 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 23,502 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive 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)

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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R89 VUX is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R89 VUX, 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 R89 VUX registered?

R89 VUX is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R89 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 VUX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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