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R418 DDL

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

26,715 mi
Last recorded26,715 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 DDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 26,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 26,010 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 25,422 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 25,077 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 24,733 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 23,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 23,189 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 23,046 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 22,682 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 22,299 miles

front headlamp lens converters fitted

rear subframe slightly corroded

steering rack gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,070 miles

front nearside headlamp lens has a converter fitted at time of test

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,330 miles

both rear tyres ageing perishing on sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,242 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in o/s/f top swivel

Fail 5 Sep 2013 21,218 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in o/s/f top swivel

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,736 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,285 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge and getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,326 miles

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

o/s front inner wheel arch and floor pan corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,234 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,990 miles

both wiper blades starting to split rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,688 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R418 DDL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R418 DDL, 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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R418 DDL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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