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R906 XPU

1997 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,597 mi
Last recorded63,597 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 XPU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 63,597 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,570 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 63,429 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,720 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2011 62,714 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion and hole to offside front outer sill

general corrosion to underside and subframes

previous repair to nearside outer sill

Fail 4 Aug 2009 62,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No Cat Fitted !

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion and hole to offside front outer sill

general corrosion to underside and subframes

previous repair to nearside outer sill

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,723 miles

little effort from nearside rear service and park brake

offside front outer sill holed

previous repairs to nearside and offside front outer sills

repair to front exhaust

Fail 4 Aug 2008 61,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

little effort from nearside rear service and park brake

offside front outer sill holed

previous repairs to nearside and offside front outer sills

repair to front exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,644 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 56,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion starting to front panel

Fail 19 Sep 2006 56,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R906 XPU is a 1997 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R906 XPU, 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 R906 XPU registered?

R906 XPU is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R906 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 XPU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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