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DIG 7970

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,266 mi
Last recorded66,266 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 7970
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,266 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 66,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,366 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,232 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,838 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 62,838 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 62,833 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 55,368 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 55,368 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,986 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

no exact match found for this vehicle in the emisswions data base- non cat test performed

over sized front passenger seats are slightly impeding the parking brake lever operation

Fail 7 Mar 2009 41,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine earth lead deteriorated

no exact match found for this vehicle in the emisswions data base- non cat test performed

over sized front passenger seats are slightly impeding the parking brake lever operation

Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,605 miles

the front outer panel is slightly corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2007 41,554 miles

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

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

the outer front panel is corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.(holed)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 40,793 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s outer sill excessively corroded but within prescribed area. (holed)

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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DIG 7970 is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 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 DIG 7970, 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 33 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DIG 7970 registered?

DIG 7970 is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1993.

Is DIG 7970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 7970 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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