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K888 NOC

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,103 mi
Last recorded22,103 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 NOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 22,103 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 19,088 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 19,087 miles

Central Front Floor excessively deteriorated large holes present underneath car/footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel rusted away from body and cracking along welds (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working suspect switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 17,524 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 16,307 miles

Front outer brake pads around 70% worn

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 14,243 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 14,209 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))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2018 11,771 miles

Nearside Front slight play in lower arm inner bush

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f top & bottom swivels

Pass 1 Jun 2017 9,668 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 6,178 miles

Rear subframe rusty condition

Fail 2 Jun 2016 6,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear subframe rusty condition

engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 22,734 miles

Both front tyres worn flat on inner edges of tread.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 97,443 miles

o/s side sill at top rusty & getting weak

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

slight buckle on o/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 10 May 2013 90,540 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,144 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,441 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 69,818 miles

Nearside Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 63,529 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 56,333 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 46,644 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 46,560 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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K888 NOC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K888 NOC, 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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K888 NOC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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