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R23 BJW

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,517 mi
Last recorded75,517 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 BJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 75,517 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 74,931 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 74,198 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 73,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 71,722 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,397 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 71,245 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,224 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 69,625 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,067 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,002 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 66,307 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,424 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,073 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 63,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2011 60,823 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 59,146 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,586 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 56,586 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,426 miles

corrosion forming to o/s outer sill

slight play in both front top and bottom ball joints

Fail 18 Dec 2007 56,426 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion forming to o/s outer sill

slight play in both front top and bottom ball joints

Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,949 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 55,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 53,459 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 53,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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R23 BJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R23 BJW, 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 R23 BJW registered?

R23 BJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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