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VNO 29S

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,100 mi
Last recorded64,100 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNO 29S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,100 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 64,099 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2015 63,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 63,776 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 63,411 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 63,164 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 63,164 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 28 May 2011 62,880 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 62,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,757 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 58,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,785 miles

AS PREVIOUS VT32 No 703315176021

Fail 16 Mar 2006 48,784 miles

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

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

(6) Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on edges.

(6) Nearside front top suspension joint worn slightly.

(6) Offside front top and bottom suspension joints worn slightly.

(6) Rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

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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VNO 29S is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VNO 29S, 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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VNO 29S is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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