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R143 HRP

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,674 mi
Last recorded31,674 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 HRP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 31,674 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 31,401 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 30,842 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 30,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective engine steady (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 30,476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 26,434 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 23,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 23,040 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 23,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing fog lamp incorrectly positioned to the nearside instead of offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside steering track rod lock nut loose

offside track rod lock nut loose

Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,803 miles

outer sills showing some deterioration

some body parts showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,053 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION ALSO ON THE OUTER SILLS.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 22,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION ALSO ON THE OUTER SILLS.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,385 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm

REAR SUBFRAME SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

SOME CORROSION SHOWING ON N/S/F OUTER SILL NOT IN PRESCIBED AREAS.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 20,592 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,536 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 18,614 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,534 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has signs of perish marks

Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,740 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 14,705 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,684 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 11,411 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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R143 HRP is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R143 HRP, 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 R143 HRP registered?

R143 HRP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R143 HRP safe to buy?

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