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R421 HNH

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,493 mi
Last recorded36,493 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 HNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 36,493 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 35,988 miles

Front nearside and offside front floor pans to inner sill areas corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 35,251 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 35,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 32,948 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 32,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 31,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 31,352 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 29,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 28,662 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 28,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,359 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,033 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 23,770 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 23,766 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,691 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 22,033 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 19,886 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 19,075 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,676 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 18,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 17,309 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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R421 HNH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R421 HNH, 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 R421 HNH registered?

R421 HNH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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