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R155 LPG

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

4,275 mi
Last recorded4,275 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 LPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 4,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 4,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 4,201 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 4,178 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r wheel bearings slight play

Fail 21 Sep 2022 4,116 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heating boiling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f and o/s/r wheel bearings slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2021 4,156 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front top swivels slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2020 4,100 miles

n/s/f top ball joint slight play

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2019 3,884 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2018 3,722 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 3,634 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f top swivel slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2016 3,491 miles

n/s/f top ball joint slight play

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2015 3,062 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2015 3,051 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2014 2,716 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,998 miles

front passenger seat missing.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 98,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front passenger seat missing.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,553 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 95,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,959 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 91,959 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,757 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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R155 LPG is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R155 LPG, 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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R155 LPG is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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