MOT Status
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101,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear subframe corroded
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear subframe, floors and brake pipes corroded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Suspension bushes perished
Underside corroded
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Surface corrosion to the underside
Surface corrosion to the underside
Underside corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Big nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached big nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Underside corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
surface corrosion underside
o/s/f bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f bump stop missing
Rear inner valance corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear inner valance corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Slight corrosion to n/s/f body
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nail in tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R975 TOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 R975 TOJ, 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 R975 TOJ registered?
R975 TOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R975 TOJ safe to buy?
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