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R54 WSB

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

36,911 mi
Last recorded36,911 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 WSB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 36,911 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 36,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 36,199 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on subframe greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 36,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6/ across central 3/4 of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on subframe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

components greased/suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2023 35,981 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

suspension components coated in grease

Fail 21 Apr 2023 35,981 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

suspension components coated in grease

Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,775 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 35,775 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,432 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 35,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 34,931 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 34,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,574 miles

rear subframe showing age -getting thin

Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,247 miles

rear subframe corroded but not to excess

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,655 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 May 2015 33,651 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,766 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 31,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 26,545 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 26,545 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 May 2012 26,181 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2012 26,181 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 25,811 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 25,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 23,899 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 23,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 23,272 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear outer sills starting to rust

drivers side front floor by jack point very rusted

rear subframe starting to rust

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,494 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 May 2006 21,107 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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R54 WSB is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R54 WSB, 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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R54 WSB is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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