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R128 OJW

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,769 mi
Last recorded56,769 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 OJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 56,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 56,056 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Lower 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))

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,281 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,461 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 53,564 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 52,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,813 miles

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

Offside steering rack gaiter starting to split

Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,705 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,864 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,328 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 42,693 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,395 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R128 OJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R128 OJW, 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 R128 OJW registered?

R128 OJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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