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R351 ABH

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15,331 mi
Last recorded15,331 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 ABH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 15,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play needs adjusting as there's quite a lot of play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 15,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 15,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 14,863 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 14,805 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 14,805 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer rod (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 14,753 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 14,676 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 14,673 miles

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 13,831 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 13,831 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 12,741 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 12,740 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,739 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 12,734 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 12,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 12,540 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,918 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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R351 ABH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R351 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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R351 ABH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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