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GSV 566

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,894 mi
Last recorded80,894 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSV 566
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 80,894 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 78,816 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 78,791 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 75,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,684 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 73,523 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 73,523 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,316 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,052 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 73,052 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air/vacuume pipe split

Pass 13 May 2013 72,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,457 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 72,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,855 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 71,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,580 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,295 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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GSV 566 is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GSV 566, 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 GSV 566 registered?

GSV 566 is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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