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R47 AAB

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,101 mi
Last recorded43,101 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 AAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 43,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 42,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,038 miles

both front indicators are faded

exhaust flexi is damaged

nearside front belt buckle casing is missing

offside rear wheel bearing has play

Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,170 miles

front brake discs are slightly warped

rear brake drums are slightly oval

slight play in off side rear radius arm

Fail 14 Dec 2016 41,170 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake discs are slightly warped

rear brake drums are slightly oval

slight play in off side rear radius arm

Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,146 miles

play in offside rear wheel bearing, play in nearside and offside rear radius arms.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,472 miles

play in offside rear radius arm bearing

Fail 24 Jul 2013 38,472 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

play in offside rear radius arm bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,120 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

car close to o/s/f bump stop

Fail 20 Jul 2012 37,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

car close to o/s/f bump stop

Fail 2 Jul 2012 37,079 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front outer sill corroded, exhaust flexi damaged, engine leaking oil, nearside rear valance corroded, offside cover sill poorly fitted, nearside front tyre is worn eneven, offside front sill holed

offside front lower ball joint worn, offside front tyre low

Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,104 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 28,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,012 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,878 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,647 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,407 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 24,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,468 miles

Oil leak

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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R47 AAB is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R47 AAB, 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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R47 AAB is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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