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R229 FGH

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,529 mi
Last recorded71,529 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 FGH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 71,529 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 71,444 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 71,346 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 71,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 71,068 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 71,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,899 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,518 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 70,247 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 70,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 69,404 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 69,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour too white (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate too dim (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light too white (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light too white (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both outer sills rusting at rear.

o/s/rear footbrake & handbrake low effort

rear subframe rusting.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,334 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

both outer sills badly corroded

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,867 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 62,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 55,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,154 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,845 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 54,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis corroding.

slight damage to n/s/f floor.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,414 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,463 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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R229 FGH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R229 FGH, 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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R229 FGH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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