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R13 WFS

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,134 mi
Last recorded69,134 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 69,134 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 68,935 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 68,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 68,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 68,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 68,269 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 68,128 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,995 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,411 miles

Brake metal pipes slightly corroded in small areas between the front and rear of vehicle

NOTE- old repairs have been carried out to the sills on nearside and offside

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 67,350 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,932 miles

corrosion developing around front jacking points

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 66,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion developing around front jacking points

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,720 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,549 miles

corrosion to underbody pannels, not yet considered excessive. recomend attention before further deterioration occurs.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,516 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 62,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,480 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,820 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 59,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,640 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 59,624 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,632 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 WFS is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WFS, 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 R13 WFS registered?

R13 WFS is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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