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R23 NAB

1997 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,912 mi
Last recorded60,912 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 NAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 60,912 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 60,764 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 60,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 60,154 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 60,142 miles

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near door hinges / frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near door hinges / frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door has corrosion / rust

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

rear fuel rubber pipe cracking on outer casing

Pass 22 May 2021 59,915 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near door hinges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle -hole in floor pan near gear shift (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near door hinges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on and around jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 59,800 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

jacking points slightly corroded

o/s & n/s outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2019 59,639 miles

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

jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underfloor has surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,258 miles

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corrodede

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side front bottom bushes slightly deriorated (2.7.4)

both side rear jacking points and under floor slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 59,236 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings with in jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion with in jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side front bottom bushes detriorating (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 58,943 miles

front sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 21 May 2015 58,938 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/s/s trailing arm bush siezed

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,785 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 57,785 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f floor holed and corroded,o/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded,o/s outer sill holed and corroded slight top and bottom play in o/s/f wheel. front subframe front mountings (pear drops) seperated

Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,091 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,023 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 53,514 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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R23 NAB is a 1997 Rover Mini in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NAB, 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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R23 NAB is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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