MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,286 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber bush is worn
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has slight movement (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber bush is worn
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has slight movement (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Near side and off side,Pear drop rubber mounts cracking. (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Engine idle high
Exhaust wire braid around flexi joint torn off
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play in n/s/f top ball joint
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine idle high
Exhaust wire braid around flexi joint torn off
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play in n/s/f top ball joint
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R141 LGJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R141 LGJ, 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
How do I check the history of R141 LGJ?
You can check the full history of R141 LGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R141 LGJ registered?
R141 LGJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R141 LGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R141 LGJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R141 LGJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R141 LGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.