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R140 BEW

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,541 mi
Last recorded97,541 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 BEW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 97,541 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2026 97,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 96,495 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,375 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 96,375 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to alternator damaged overheating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground battery cable insecure under vehicle. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 95,953 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,378 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 75,532 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,158 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,913 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 68,913 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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R140 BEW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R140 BEW, 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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R140 BEW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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