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R632 SOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,292 mi
Last recorded43,292 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 SOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 43,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,193 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 42,976 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 42,652 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 42,067 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 42,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 41,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension bump stop worn

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension bump stop worn

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2016 41,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 41,757 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 41,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,452 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S/R BOOT FLOOR SUB FRAME MOUNT

FRONT FORWARD SUB FRAME BUSHES WORN WITH PLAY

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE & ON LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 4 Sep 2008 20,452 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT FORWARD SUB FRAME BUSHES WORN WITH PLAY

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,393 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 13,393 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S WIPER ARM IN DANGER OF FAILING AT PIVOT FIXING

Pass 11 Aug 2006 2,854 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 2,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 85,015 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 85,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R632 SOJ, 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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R632 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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