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B9 NOD

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,010 mi
Last recorded77,010 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 NOD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 77,010 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 76,957 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2021 76,957 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2020 76,864 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 76,853 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,799 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 76,799 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,700 miles

slight surface corrosion to floor pans

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,497 miles

front n/s and o/s floor pans have slight corrosion.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 76,377 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to rear fuel line pipes.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 75,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 75,122 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 73,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,885 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 68,885 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 67,012 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,249 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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B9 NOD is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B9 NOD, 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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B9 NOD is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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