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R232 TJC

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,831 mi
Last recorded58,831 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 TJC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 58,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 58,827 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 58,559 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 58,548 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR PAN AT SUBFRAME MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WING AT ROAD WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 58,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 55,739 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 54,767 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 53,834 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,791 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 52,791 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,814 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 51,814 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,870 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,977 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,573 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,324 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,324 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,746 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 48,740 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,586 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,483 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,691 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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R232 TJC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R232 TJC, 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 R232 TJC registered?

R232 TJC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R232 TJC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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