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R209 YDV

1997 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,765 mi
Last recorded4,765 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 YDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 4,765 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 4,662 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 4,591 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 4,483 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 4,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 4,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 4,134 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 3,947 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 3,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 3,880 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 3,784 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 3,784 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2013 3,634 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 3,634 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R209 YDV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R209 YDV, 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 R209 YDV registered?

R209 YDV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R209 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 YDV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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