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R112 XRJ

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

39,681 mi
Last recorded39,681 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 XRJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 39,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 39,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,484 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 58,168 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 38,936 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 38,617 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 38,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 37,298 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 37,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside sill has several corrosion points (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 36,028 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 34,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,188 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 31,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,904 miles

corrosion around general under side,inner and outter sills,fllor pans,inner archs,subframes,brake pipes....

corrosion in o/s/ and n/s inner sills floor pans corrosion in rear subframe and mounts ,corrosion in fuel pipes , corrosion in sub frame brake pipe

Fail 25 Jun 2012 30,904 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in o/s/ and n/s inner sills floor pans corrosion in rear subframe and mounts ,corrosion in fuel pipes , corrosion in sub frame brake pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,595 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 30,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion in o/s/and n/s sills inner and outer / corrosion in rear sub frame

free play in n/s/f wheel bearing / puncture in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,389 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 30,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

alternator belt perished..rocker gasket weaping..n/s/r tyre perished..top up fluid around servo unit..corrosion around - o/s/f and n/s/r inner archs....

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,859 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 29,859 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 29,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,396 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 27,396 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,939 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 23,926 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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R112 XRJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 XRJ, 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 XRJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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