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R112 HAN

1997 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,159 mi
Last recorded18,159 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 HAN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 18,159 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 18,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 18,040 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 18,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 17,962 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 17,959 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 17,917 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 17,858 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 17,858 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,703 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 17,678 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 17,304 miles

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2017 17,304 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm attachment damaged (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2016 17,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2016 17,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 16,884 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 16,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear footbrak low reading

Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,832 miles

advise both rear tyres perished

front pipe flexi slightly damaged

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Sep 2012 16,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer tyre walls

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,723 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer tyre walls

Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,589 miles

corrosion started offside rear outer sill

slight movement in offside front headlight

steering rack very slightly damp

Fail 21 Sep 2011 16,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion started offside rear outer sill

slight movement in offside front headlight

steering rack very slightly damp

Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,470 miles

MINOR OIL LEAK FROM GEAR SELECTOR OIL SEAL

O/S/F TYRE PRESSURE LOW

SLIGHT RUST APPEARING ON O/S OUTER SILL

Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front headlight aim just within limit

nearside rear shock absorber slightly leaking/damp

slight surface corrosion starting offside front outer sill

Fail 26 Sep 2008 16,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front headlight aim just within limit

nearside rear shock absorber slightly leaking/damp

slight surface corrosion starting offside front outer sill

Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,767 miles

exhaust front pipe flexible shroud split [no leaks]

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,460 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

strong advise nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 26 Sep 2006 15,460 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

strong advise nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2005 14,875 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 14,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R112 HAN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R112 HAN, 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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R112 HAN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R112 HAN shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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