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995 MOR

1997 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,309 mi
Last recorded99,309 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration995 MOR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,309 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play in both front hubs

some corrosion around battery tray

Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,216 miles

2 corrosion holes in bottom of battery box but in a non prescribed area

Oil leak

some play in all 4 hub bearing

Fail 4 Jun 2013 99,198 miles

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

2 corrosion holes in bottom of battery box but in a non prescribed area

Oil leak

some play in all 4 hub bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 98,717 miles

some corrosion of rear subframe

some corrosion of vehicle underbody

some extensive weld repairs have been carried out to this vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2010 96,924 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 96,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 95,346 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 92,596 miles

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 92,574 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,203 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 88,063 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

headlamps slightly out of focus

o/s door sill getting weak

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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995 MOR is a 1997 Rover Mini in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 995 MOR, 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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995 MOR is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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