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R601 MOK

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,924 mi
Last recorded83,924 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 MOK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 83,924 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 83,785 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 83,781 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 83,702 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 83,686 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 83,684 miles

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2021 83,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,639 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 83,625 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2017 83,575 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,430 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 83,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 83,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front and rear tyre cracking

Floor pan feels sorf in areas no holes at this point

Front brake pipes grease making inspection hard

Fuel filler cap has very slight damage

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side front flexy potector rubber split

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

off side sill starting to show signs of corrsion

Bonnet has play when in close postion

Fail 1 Nov 2011 83,352 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,384 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 73,889 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 73,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

near side and off side handbrake cables slight corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,127 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 69,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,113 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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R601 MOK 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 R601 MOK, 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 R601 MOK registered?

R601 MOK is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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