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R188 KHR

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,971 mi
Last recorded41,971 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 KHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 41,971 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 41,709 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 41,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 40,563 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 40,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,076 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,870 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,356 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 37,335 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,416 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 34,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,850 miles

lower frnt w/arches rusting away. batt box rusting out ,

Fail 16 Aug 2013 29,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

lower frnt w/arches rusting away. batt box rusting out ,

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,305 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,010 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,553 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,740 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 14,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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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R188 KHR is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R188 KHR, 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 R188 KHR registered?

R188 KHR is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R188 KHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 KHR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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