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R5 WKS

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,482 mi
Last recorded57,482 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 WKS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 57,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 56,754 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 55,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 54,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 53,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 51,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 50,666 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 49,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 48,693 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 45,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,972 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,872 miles

fuel filler cap starting to perish

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,851 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,421 miles

Corrosion on O/S sill not within prescribed area

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

Service brake performance low at 52%

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,012 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,740 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,196 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 44,193 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,927 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 39,822 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 39,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

o/s front tie bar bush starting to split

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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R5 WKS is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R5 WKS, 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 R5 WKS registered?

R5 WKS is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R5 WKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 WKS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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