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E777 SUE

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

31,367 mi
Last recorded31,367 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE777 SUE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 31,367 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 31,361 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 31,156 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 30,993 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 30,788 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 30,629 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 30,562 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 30,505 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 30,430 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,307 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,838 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 29,838 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,537 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 28,072 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,149 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,296 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 23,896 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 22,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,637 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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E777 SUE is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E777 SUE, 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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E777 SUE is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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