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R953 BKG

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,455 mi
Last recorded32,455 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 BKG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 32,455 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced entire inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 32,429 miles

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

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

slight corrosion n/s and o/s front wings

slight corrosion n/s/rear sill/w/arch

Fail 1 Jul 2021 32,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion n/s and o/s front wings

slight corrosion n/s/rear sill/w/arch

Pass 3 Jul 2020 31,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s front wing corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 31,130 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,413 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 30,405 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,187 miles

NSR suspension problem

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 29,150 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NSR suspension problem

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,992 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 27,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,689 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,443 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 25,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear tyres perished.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,380 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front tyres worn inner treads

rear tyres slightly perished (outer walls).

Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,214 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,849 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 21,849 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,429 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2010 20,421 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,103 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 19,103 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,150 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 16,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyers showing slight cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2007 14,237 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,140 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)

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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R953 BKG is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R953 BKG, 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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R953 BKG is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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