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R242 BND

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,379 mi
Last recorded54,379 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 BND
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 54,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside fully undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 54,120 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 53,729 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,217 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 53,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyres fitted wrong

Pass 2 Apr 2021 52,936 miles

Passenger seats removed

Fail 1 Apr 2021 52,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Passenger seats removed

Pass 29 May 2019 51,180 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 48,135 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Under cover and undergards fitted

surface corrosion on rear floor and subframe

Fail 11 Mar 2016 44,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Under cover and undergards fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion on rear floor and subframe

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,965 miles

all wheels touch in wheelarchs

rusty boot floor

rusty front cross menber

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,516 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,581 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,982 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 35,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,055 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 34,055 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 32,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,396 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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R242 BND is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R242 BND, 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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R242 BND is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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