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R27 SER

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,244 mi
Last recorded98,244 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 SER
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,244 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 98,244 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2024 95,345 miles

front subframe bushes perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2024 95,345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front subframe bushes perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 87,736 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight tinge of blue on front headlights

Pass 23 Sep 2021 87,599 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 87,599 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,196 miles

Front seats loose

Offside Front outer cv grease on rear of hub assembly

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fluctuating brake readings

movement in steering rack

Fail 11 Sep 2019 87,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front seats loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer cv grease on rear of hub assembly

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fluctuating brake readings

movement in steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,917 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 85,914 miles

Driver's seat insecure Front mounts (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,379 miles

Both front tires worn in inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2015 85,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front tires worn in inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,567 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 84,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,350 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,178 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,610 miles

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

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

parking brake cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 8 Feb 2010 73,334 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,370 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,677 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,400 miles

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

slight run out on rear brakes

water leak

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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R27 SER is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R27 SER, 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 R27 SER registered?

R27 SER is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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