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R466 ENH

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,641 mi
Last recorded76,641 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 ENH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 76,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 76,362 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,246 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,102 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,763 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,070 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,664 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,145 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,193 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,802 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,521 miles

n/s/f top shocker mounting corroded.

outer cills corroded.

play in front top swivel joints.

rear subframe corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,489 miles

handbrake cables corroded.

metal fuel pipes corroded.

play in n/s/f top and bottom swivel ball joints.

rear subframe starting to corrode.

slight play in o/s/f top swivel ball joint.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 69,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

handbrake cables corroded.

metal fuel pipes corroded.

play in n/s/f top and bottom swivel ball joints.

rear subframe starting to corrode.

slight play in o/s/f top swivel ball joint.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 62,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 96,131 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTEY †OFF SIDE TOP BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY †FUEL FILTER SLIGHT SIGNS LEAKING †FRONT FLEAXY EXHAUT PIPE RUSTEY †

Fail 14 Sep 2006 54,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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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R466 ENH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R466 ENH, 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 R466 ENH registered?

R466 ENH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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