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M111 WAP

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

6,737 mi
Last recorded6,737 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 WAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 6,737 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 6,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 6,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 6,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 6,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 5,926 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 5,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 5,810 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 5,562 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 4,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 4,681 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 4,581 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 4,569 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 4,443 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 4,443 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 4,371 miles

front plate cracked

hazzard switch faulty

Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,118 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 4,117 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 93,228 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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M111 WAP is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M111 WAP, 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 M111 WAP registered?

M111 WAP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M111 WAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 WAP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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