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R259 SOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

36,456 mi
Last recorded36,456 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 SOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 36,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 36,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 36,257 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 36,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 35,683 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 35,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking brake cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 35,677 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 35,677 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 34,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 34,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 31,898 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,898 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 30,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 29,237 miles

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,349 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 27,349 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,217 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 23,084 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 21,043 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,956 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 18,956 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 17,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,124 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 15,124 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R259 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R259 SOJ, 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 R259 SOJ registered?

R259 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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