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R215 KFX

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,918 mi
Last recorded84,918 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 KFX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 84,918 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 84,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 May 2024 84,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 84,735 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 84,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,529 miles

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

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,406 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,406 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,860 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,840 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 69,992 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 69,990 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front pipe in poor cond

front floors/boot floor around subframe mounting starting to corrode

n/s spot lamp not working

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2005 64,593 miles

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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R215 KFX is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R215 KFX, 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 R215 KFX registered?

R215 KFX is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R215 KFX safe to buy?

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