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R485 UOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,549 mi
Last recorded88,549 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 UOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 88,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 88,304 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 88,211 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,923 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,793 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 84,401 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,629 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,702 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,571 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,693 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 70,693 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 70,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

fuel lines rusty

water leak from engine

Fail 25 Oct 2008 70,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 58,152 miles

both outer sills rusty and holed not in prescribed aria

Fail 15 Oct 2007 58,152 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both outer sills rusty and holed not in prescribed aria

noise on o/s/r wheel

Fail 11 Jul 2007 58,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate damaged

o/s/f door split

odd rear wheels fitted

outer sills corroded

coolant expansion tank split & signs of overheating

Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 51,005 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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R485 UOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R485 UOJ, 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 R485 UOJ registered?

R485 UOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R485 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 UOJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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