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R632 GKH

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,723 mi
Last recorded75,723 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 GKH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 75,723 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 75,633 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 75,486 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 75,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 75,077 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 75,008 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,206 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,570 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 73,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f rim ad tyre slight damage

Fail 19 Aug 2009 67,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

n/s/f rim ad tyre slight damage

Fail 21 Aug 2008 63,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,172 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,490 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,621 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 54,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 44,202 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 44,202 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R632 GKH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue 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 R632 GKH, 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 R632 GKH registered?

R632 GKH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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