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R118 BJW

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,208 mi
Last recorded75,208 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 BJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 75,208 miles

nearside front outersill corroded, not in prescribed area

Fail 14 Apr 2026 75,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front outersill corroded, not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,694 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rack gaitors slightly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 74,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rack gaitors slightly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,429 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by filter ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 74,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by filter ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 73,570 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,231 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,725 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,041 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,570 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,895 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,157 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 70,157 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,769 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,706 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 67,706 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,670 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 67,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,254 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 67,254 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,735 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,406 miles

ns+os outer sills corroded

osf inner wing corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2007 66,385 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns+os outer sills corroded

osf inner wing corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2006 66,169 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 66,169 miles

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

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

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

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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R118 BJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R118 BJW, 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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R118 BJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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