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R549 AKM

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

55,936 mi
Last recorded55,936 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 AKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 55,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trunion. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trunion. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and small blow.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 55,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trunion (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 54,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trunion. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 54,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trunion. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 53,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on nearside front floor.

Fail 22 Nov 2022 53,777 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on nearside front floor.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 52,931 miles

Slight corrosion on nearside front floor plan

Fail 11 Nov 2021 52,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Slight corrosion on nearside front floor plan

Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,354 miles

Nearside front floor pan has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2020 52,354 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 51,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 51,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,273 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 50,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 48,253 miles

all front ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to front floor pans

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,547 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 46,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 41,873 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,771 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 37,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,816 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 35,805 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,724 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 33,155 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,155 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,340 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 31,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,271 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,771 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 27,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R549 AKM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R549 AKM, 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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R549 AKM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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