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R32 CGP

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

82,013 mi
Last recorded82,013 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 CGP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 82,013 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 81,917 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 81,914 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 81,835 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 81,547 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 81,500 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 80,922 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 80,916 miles

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

Central Rear tyre valve slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,581 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 80,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front wipers deteriorating

corrosion and hole in nearside front outer sill not within prescribed area

corrosion to offside centre floor pan and offside front floor pan at subframe mount

nearside front upper ball joint slight play

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,695 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Fail 27 Jan 2018 78,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

heavy corrosion and hole in nearside front outer sill not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside front floor pan

nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,330 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,738 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 73,095 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 73,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,795 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,907 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,543 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 63,543 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,098 miles

Near side sill is corroded and holed.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 61,098 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Near side sill is corroded and holed.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,984 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 58,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,307 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 54,306 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil leaks

o/s/f headlamp cracked

slight play in front subframe mounts

Pass 7 Feb 2007 46,552 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,203 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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R32 CGP is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R32 CGP, 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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R32 CGP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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