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YEZ 5492

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

77,025 mi
Last recorded77,025 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 5492
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 77,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,997 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 76,992 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective rack (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 76,926 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 76,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2020 76,914 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit no welded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut and bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering column attachment defective bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Body panel likely to become detached not welded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolts loose and play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear valance insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2020 76,909 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine reving erratic (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength bushes missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe & union T piece (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear both rear handbrake cable locking pins missing

battery cable insecure under vehicle & insecure in boot

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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YEZ 5492 is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 YEZ 5492, 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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YEZ 5492 is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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