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R585 UKU

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,650 mi
Last recorded81,650 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 UKU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 81,650 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 80,308 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 77,880 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 76,546 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 76,546 miles

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

Nearside Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected boot (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 70,037 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,764 miles

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 67,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,932 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 66,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

dark patches in rear number plate

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

rear number plate loos on end

Fail 20 Dec 2006 64,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

dark patches in rear number plate

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

rear number plate loos on one end

Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,501 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 62,501 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R585 UKU is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R585 UKU, 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 R585 UKU registered?

R585 UKU is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R585 UKU safe to buy?

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