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R357 UOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,137 mi
Last recorded61,137 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 UOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 61,137 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 61,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 60,871 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,331 miles

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

Front floors coroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 60,331 miles

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

Front floors coroded

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,510 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around front headlamps

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around front headlamps

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,642 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 55,642 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,041 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 54,025 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery cable front subframe (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure battery cable rear subframe (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,137 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,990 miles

NS REAR OS REAR TYRES ARE DETERIATED ON INNER WALL ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 8 Jun 2013 49,583 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 49,557 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes painted

condition of front exhaust

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,428 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

welding repair to subframe aqppeared good at test.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 45,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,461 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 41,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

headlamps not exactly the same as each other . but considered a matched pair as far as light intensity and shape

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,260 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 34,368 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 34,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight waer in n/s/f track rod end . slight wear in n/s/f ball joint. rear subframe slightly corroded. o/s/ spot light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2007 33,132 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,132 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,740 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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R357 UOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R357 UOJ, 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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R357 UOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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