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R167 BRL

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

1,972 mi
Last recorded1,972 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 BRL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 1,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 1,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 1,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 1,183 miles

O/s & N/s handbrake cables rusty

Pass 18 May 2023 694 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s steering rack gaiter worn

slight wear in o/s & n/s front lower ball joints

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,187 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 97,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,891 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 95,850 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,744 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 94,744 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,506 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

The Engine has an Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 88,470 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

The Engine has an Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 79,803 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,231 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,545 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 62,545 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,789 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 56,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R167 BRL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R167 BRL, 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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R167 BRL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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