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R319 EDL

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

41,972 mi
Last recorded41,972 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 EDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 41,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 41,182 miles

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 25 Oct 2023 40,939 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,741 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,260 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 37,260 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,934 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,605 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 34,605 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,541 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 33,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,276 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 32,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,430 miles

O/S plate bulb intermittent, worked during test

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,548 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,299 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 26,296 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,777 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 24,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,567 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,730 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 20,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,878 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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R319 EDL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour 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 R319 EDL, 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 EDL registered?

R319 EDL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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