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R983 GPN

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,164 mi
Last recorded77,164 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 GPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 77,164 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 77,108 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 76,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,782 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 15,250 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 15,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 74,807 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 74,804 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,306 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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R983 GPN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R983 GPN, 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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R983 GPN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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