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R977 UFC

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,544 mi
Last recorded70,544 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 UFC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 70,544 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 70,511 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 69,498 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 69,492 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,810 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,810 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 68,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,565 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,833 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,523 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 29 Nov 2013 66,520 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,454 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,398 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,869 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,153 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,536 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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R977 UFC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R977 UFC, 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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R977 UFC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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