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R986 GPN

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,818 mi
Last recorded62,818 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 GPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,818 miles

Metal Brake Pipes Under Vehicle Corroded And O/S/R.

O/S And N/S Inner Sills Corroded But Not Considered Excessive.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 62,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Metal Brake Pipes Under Vehicle Corroded And O/S/R.

O/S And N/S Inner Sills Corroded But Not Considered Excessive.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 60,666 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 60,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f stabiliser bar bushes deteriorated

play in steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,039 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate poor condtion

offside wiper blade split

Fail 13 Oct 2009 54,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate poor condtion

offside wiper blade split

slight movement in all front balljoints

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,383 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,827 miles

rear brakes grabbing slightly

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2007 33,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brakes grabbing slightly

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,680 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 32,679 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre under-inflated

o/s front brake backplate loose

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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R986 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 R986 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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What year was R986 GPN registered?

R986 GPN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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