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R599 DNH

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,283 mi
Last recorded64,283 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 DNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 64,283 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 64,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,253 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 61,359 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 61,359 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,142 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,831 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,522 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 55,519 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 55,499 miles

Slight oil leak

Slight underside/underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2018 55,499 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall due to age 145/70/12 69t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak

Slight underside/underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,332 miles

Rear subframe surface rust

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,295 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,177 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 55,177 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,345 miles

knock from front of car

Fail 29 Sep 2014 54,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,491 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,662 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 50,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,730 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,563 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 48,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

srs light on

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,799 miles

overheating

srs light on

Fail 23 Oct 2007 47,799 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

overheating

srs light on

Fail 10 Oct 2007 47,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,663 miles

airbag warning light on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 46,663 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

airbag warning light on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 45,536 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 45,518 miles

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)

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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R599 DNH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R599 DNH, 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 R599 DNH registered?

R599 DNH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R599 DNH shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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