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J90 DUF

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,227 mi
Last recorded47,227 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 DUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 47,227 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 47,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 47,058 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 46,915 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,818 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,654 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,495 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,493 miles

Oil leak

Only 1 of the 4 additional driving lamps working

Fail 25 Jul 2013 45,493 miles

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

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

Offside front outer sill holed and corroded not within a prescibed area or not effecting the steering or braking systems.

Oil leak

Only 1 of the 4 additional driving lamps working

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,565 miles

Oil leak

o/s step corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 44,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

o/s step corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,689 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,689 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,157 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,129 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,444 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 29,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,862 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion boot floor

Pass 20 Sep 2005 28,297 miles

corrosion boot floor.

passenger front seatbelt fraying.

wear passenger front tyre.

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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J90 DUF is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J90 DUF, 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 J90 DUF registered?

J90 DUF is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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