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R248 UOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,150 mi
Last recorded56,150 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 UOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 56,150 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 56,150 miles

All direction indicators not working all indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working rear o/s stop lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2025 54,959 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 53,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,453 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,464 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2017 50,446 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,936 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,769 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 44,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,428 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,122 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 40,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,632 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 39,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,252 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,717 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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R248 UOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R248 UOJ, 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 R248 UOJ registered?

R248 UOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R248 UOJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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