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R114 MPR

1997 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,948 mi
Last recorded51,948 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 MPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 51,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slight (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of car fully undersealed including pipes

Fail 8 Oct 2025 51,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slight (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of car fully undersealed including pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2024 51,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slight (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 51,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,525 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,961 miles

Underside Of Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,900 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2018 50,732 miles

underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,036 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,705 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,868 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,719 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 48,270 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,270 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,651 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,474 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,586 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,544 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,695 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,610 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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R114 MPR is a 1997 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R114 MPR, 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 R114 MPR registered?

R114 MPR is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R114 MPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 MPR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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