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R621 VSD

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,461 mi
Last recorded64,461 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 VSD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 64,461 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 64,271 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 63,886 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,855 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,661 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 63,612 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,323 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 62,985 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,547 miles

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 31 Oct 2017 62,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged CORRODED (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 62,539 miles

Brake performance not tested due to over heating (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested wasnt fully tested due to over heating was failing on lamba at time (7.3.A.1)

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

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on fuel lines

slight exhaust blow at join

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear fuel lines corroded.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 59,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch, marked in yellow. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked in yellow. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, in door shut,marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch, marked in yellow. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, in door shut, marked in yellow. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded vallance, marked in yellow. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear fuel lines corroded.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,603 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 59,603 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,545 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 59,499 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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R621 VSD is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R621 VSD, 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 R621 VSD registered?

R621 VSD is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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