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R517 UOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,418 mi
Last recorded29,418 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 UOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 29,418 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 28,998 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 28,995 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 28,056 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,970 miles

Heavy surface corrosion n/side and o/side front floor wells

Incorrect exhaust fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 27,235 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 25,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,279 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,829 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 8,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 3,620 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 3,615 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 98,444 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,729 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 96,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 94,033 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 94,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 86,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 86,407 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,704 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 68,365 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R517 UOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R517 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 R517 UOJ registered?

R517 UOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R517 UOJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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