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F14 APC

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,220 mi
Last recorded69,220 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 APC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,220 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,129 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 68,886 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 68,633 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 67,808 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 67,808 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,338 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,841 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 62,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wipers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,318 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 61,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2009 60,225 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 60,205 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 57,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,311 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 52,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,229 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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F14 APC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F14 APC, 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 F14 APC registered?

F14 APC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is F14 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F14 APC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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