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R658 EAN

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,331 mi
Last recorded35,331 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 EAN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 35,331 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 35,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 34,665 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 33,338 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 33,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 32,614 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 32,471 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general patches welding undersealed underside of car

Pass 3 Sep 2016 31,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,399 miles

corrosion both front and rear floors

corrosion rear sub frame

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills

movement n/s/f top and bottom ball joints

Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,027 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 27,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,397 miles

corrosion o both rear sill ends/ floors BORDERLINE

n/s/r foot and handbrake efforts

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,294 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to offside front and rear floors

Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,335 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/side front tyres starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,647 miles

Corosion to both outersills

Corosion to throughout underbody

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

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,435 miles

Corosion to both outer sills

Wear to nearside rear tyre on edges

corosion throughout underbody

Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,198 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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R658 EAN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R658 EAN, 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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R658 EAN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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