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E7 DJT

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,617 mi
Last recorded76,617 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 DJT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 76,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lower effort - offside rear (1.2.1 (c))

note : parking brake efficiency - just met

Pass 8 Sep 2018 75,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 73,720 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 73,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 70,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 68,365 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,655 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 61,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,487 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,514 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 56,682 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 56,680 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,390 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 50,388 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,081 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 47,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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E7 DJT is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E7 DJT, 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 E7 DJT registered?

E7 DJT is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is E7 DJT safe to buy?

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