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R33 AEG

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,827 mi
Last recorded65,827 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 AEG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 65,827 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 62,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 60,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 60,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,965 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,894 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,674 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Holed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,870 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,981 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,602 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 55,359 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 53,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,566 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,994 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,545 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 50,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,461 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

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

Nearside rear service brake slightly low on effort

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,420 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,381 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,065 miles

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

Offside foot and handbrake effort low

Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,119 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,430 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 38,047 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)

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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R33 AEG is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R33 AEG, 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 R33 AEG registered?

R33 AEG is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R33 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 AEG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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