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R966 XJA

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,533 mi
Last recorded25,533 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 XJA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 25,533 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 25,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,696 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 24,509 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,218 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 23,837 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,014 miles

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and front pipe outer skins corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 23,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front A posts corroded

brakes binding

exhaust flexible section deteriorating and front pipes outer skin corroded

o/s sill corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,956 miles

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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R966 XJA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R966 XJA, 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 R966 XJA registered?

R966 XJA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R966 XJA safe to buy?

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