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R117 YJV

1997 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,415 mi
Last recorded8,415 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 YJV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 8,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.7 mm and has some cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 8,402 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.7 mm and has some cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2013 8,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 8,232 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 7,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 7,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 7,931 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 7,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R117 YJV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R117 YJV, 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 R117 YJV registered?

R117 YJV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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