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R130 MPR

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,607 mi
Last recorded38,607 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 MPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 38,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 38,591 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 38,591 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 38,556 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 38,555 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,555 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 38,531 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 38,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 38,468 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 38,467 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket/exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 38,467 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement rear brakes binding (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust bracket/exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,449 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,373 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,160 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,063 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,888 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,675 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 37,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,close to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,990 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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R130 MPR is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R130 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 R130 MPR registered?

R130 MPR is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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