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R319 DPN

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,922 mi
Last recorded69,922 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 DPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 69,922 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 69,138 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 68,645 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,001 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 67,378 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 66,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 65,414 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 64,524 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 64,523 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,408 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides sill areas. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 64,404 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides sill areas. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,263 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 64,263 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front spotlight not working

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,151 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,039 miles

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

Oil leak

near side rear handbrake becoming low .

Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,037 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 62,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 62,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,174 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,662 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 61,654 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,591 miles

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

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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R319 DPN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R319 DPN, 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 R319 DPN registered?

R319 DPN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R319 DPN safe to buy?

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