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A12 REU

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,656 mi
Last recorded84,656 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 REU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 84,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 81,276 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 81,168 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 May 2006 79,799 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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A12 REU is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A12 REU, 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 A12 REU registered?

A12 REU is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is A12 REU safe to buy?

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