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R423 GMR

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,524 mi
Last recorded12,524 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 GMR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 12,524 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 12,354 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 12,258 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 12,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 11,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 11,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 11,086 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 11,086 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 10,726 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 10,726 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 10,599 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 10,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 10,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 10,359 miles

Both outer sills getting rusty.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 10,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 10,336 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 10,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 10,310 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2005 10,109 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 10,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

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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R423 GMR is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R423 GMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R423 GMR registered?

R423 GMR is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R423 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 GMR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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