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N90 TAX

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,355 mi
Last recorded44,355 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN90 TAX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 44,355 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 44,323 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 44,198 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 44,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,095 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,996 miles

rear subframe has some corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,157 miles

centre brake pipe surface rust

rear subframe surface rust

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,284 miles

rear subframe surface rust

slight play front ball joints

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,786 miles

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

rear subframe surface rust

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,527 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 35,404 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,895 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 31,800 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,058 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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N90 TAX is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N90 TAX, 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 N90 TAX registered?

N90 TAX is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is N90 TAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N90 TAX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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