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R410 SOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,615 mi
Last recorded62,615 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 SOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 62,615 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,008 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,869 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 60,007 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 59,993 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle overheating unable to finish emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 59,385 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 58,760 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 58,607 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bottom of engine wet

coolant leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,864 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 57,864 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking at flexible hose union (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 56,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 55,637 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,650 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 54,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 541,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 52,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 152,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 50,159 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,852 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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R410 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R410 SOJ, 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 R410 SOJ registered?

R410 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R410 SOJ safe to buy?

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