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R48 ABE

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,654 mi
Last recorded67,654 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 ABE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 67,654 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Slight play in top mounts

Pass 20 Jun 2024 67,425 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 67,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,611 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 66,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer rear subframe contaminated in oil

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 66,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perishing due to age

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing due to age

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing due to age

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing due to age

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 66,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,689 miles

Offside Front hole in floor area but not within 30 centimeters of any mountings

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 65,689 miles

Offside Front hole in floor area but not within 30 centimeters of any mountings

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,911 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion offside front sill but not within 30cm of body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 64,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion offside front sill but not within 30cm of body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 63,723 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,830 miles

corrosion offside front under wheel arch near A pillar

Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,830 miles

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

corrosion offside front under wheel arch near A pillar

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,290 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,897 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 60,897 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front suspension lower than designed

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 59,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,110 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 59,105 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 58,022 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,826 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 56,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 53,085 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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R48 ABE is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R48 ABE, 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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R48 ABE is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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