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R971 VRK

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

47,697 mi
Last recorded47,697 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 VRK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 47,697 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not perforated

Fail 3 Apr 2023 47,697 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

N/S front rebound stop missing

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

Nearside Front N/S Front tie bar bush missing

Pass 17 Feb 2022 43,926 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 43,904 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired by top hinge (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside door very rusty at bottom

Pass 10 Feb 2021 40,221 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 40,221 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 36,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 33,950 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 33,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 31,568 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 31,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,248 miles

Nearside Front body corroded subframe mounting point

Nearside Front door hinge area corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 24,125 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 22,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,367 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 22,365 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 22,105 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 22,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 20,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,837 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 19,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,629 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 15,716 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 15,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 10,475 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 10,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front wheel hub slight play †offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge †front registration plate damaged †nearside windscreen wiper blade split

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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R971 VRK is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R971 VRK, 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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R971 VRK is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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