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R577 BKV

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,196 mi
Last recorded49,196 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 BKV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,196 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 49,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,003 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 48,789 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 48,783 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive wheel movement (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 48,697 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,497 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has minor leak (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,075 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 46,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,557 miles

both outersills and front inner flitches slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 45,551 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner flitches corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 45,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,041 miles

o/s and n/s front outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,041 miles

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

o/s and n/s front outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,846 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,179 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 35,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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R577 BKV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue 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 R577 BKV, 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 R577 BKV registered?

R577 BKV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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