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R522 LDY

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,367 mi
Last recorded28,367 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 LDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 28,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 27,621 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 27,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 26,762 miles

BATTREY cable not sucure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 25,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 25,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2016 25,214 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 20 Sep 2014 25,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,981 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 24,981 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,105 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 23,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,554 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,377 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,698 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,441 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 20,441 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 19,287 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,287 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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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R522 LDY is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R522 LDY, 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 R522 LDY registered?

R522 LDY is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R522 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 LDY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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