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J30 EHS

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,868 mi
Last recorded94,868 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 EHS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 94,868 miles

Both front floor pans slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 89,150 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 85,258 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 78,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 70,398 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 60,333 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 60,333 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,815 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 55,736 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,064 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 54,942 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 53,975 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 52,518 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 51,276 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,261 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,640 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 48,639 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,018 miles

front brake pads low

front valance corroded on offside

movement in headlamps

o/s/f floorpan area corroded through

o/s/f shock damp

play at n/s/f bottom balljoint

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2008 44,015 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low

front valance corroded on offside

movement in headlamps

o/s/f floorpan area corroded through

o/s/f shock damp

play at n/s/f bottom balljoint

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,098 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 40,098 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 34,165 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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J30 EHS is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J30 EHS, 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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J30 EHS is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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