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R345 ABH

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,109 mi
Last recorded46,109 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 ABH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 46,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 46,101 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 46,080 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,042 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 46,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 46,017 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,874 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 45,874 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,381 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 45,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,741 miles

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

offside rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,589 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 23,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 23,149 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 22,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 21,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 20,088 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,426 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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R345 ABH 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 83.3%.

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 R345 ABH, 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 R345 ABH registered?

R345 ABH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R345 ABH safe to buy?

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