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R279 KDK

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,813 mi
Last recorded33,813 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 KDK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 33,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 33,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,672 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 33,123 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 33,122 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 32,913 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 32,755 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 32,745 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel arch near bottom door hinge. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Sill starting to corrode front and rear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down too 2mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sill starting to corrode at front.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down too 2mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,511 miles

slight play offside front upper and lower ball joints

Pass 7 Nov 2018 32,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 31,777 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2017 31,777 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,301 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small cracks in both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 21 Nov 2016 31,294 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small cracks in both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 13 Nov 2015 30,450 miles

front wiper blades split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,473 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 27,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,593 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,116 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 23,042 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2009 21,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,484 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 18,771 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 18,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,599 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 17,599 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 16,006 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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R279 KDK is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R279 KDK, 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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R279 KDK is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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