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R13 FUN

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,508 mi
Last recorded11,508 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 FUN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 11,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 11,494 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 11,479 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 11,429 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 11,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 11,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 11,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 11,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 11,037 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 10,939 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 10,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 10,788 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 10,502 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 10,300 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 10,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,005 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,871 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 9,836 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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 9,400 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 9,238 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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R13 FUN 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 R13 FUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R13 FUN registered?

R13 FUN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R13 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 FUN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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