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R204 HNH

1997 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

52,078 mi
Last recorded52,078 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 HNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 52,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 51,054 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Door handle not fully secure

Fail 13 Nov 2024 50,939 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 50,448 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 50,437 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,675 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 49,505 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,393 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 49,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 49,275 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,117 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,902 miles

underbody corroding slightly/undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,962 miles

Advise nearside front wing starting to corrode

Advise underside body corrosion

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,172 miles

Advise both rear tyres starting to corrode.

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 44,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Advise both rear tyres starting to corrode.

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,173 miles

Advise offside rear tyre starting to perish.

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 42,150 miles

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

Advise offside rear tyre starting to perish.

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,605 miles

auxilary drive belt cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,112 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 39,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,761 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,037 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 33,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,945 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 30,945 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,290 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 17,730 miles

slight play in near side top ball joint

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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R204 HNH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R204 HNH, 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 R204 HNH registered?

R204 HNH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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