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R164 AOT

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,645 mi
Last recorded64,645 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 AOT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 64,645 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 64,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,317 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 64,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,060 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,944 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,913 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,892 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,775 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,536 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 63,313 miles

Vehicle has been waxoyled

Fail 6 Jul 2016 63,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Binding on rear brake at o/s

Corrosion on fuel lines

Corrosion on n/s rear inner wing/wheel arch

Corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 16 Oct 2013 61,565 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,565 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,913 miles

Oil leak

srs light on

Pass 4 Jun 2011 35,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 35,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,120 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 31,120 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,585 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 28,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R164 AOT is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R164 AOT, 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 R164 AOT registered?

R164 AOT is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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