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R660 BCL

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

37,888 mi
Last recorded37,888 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 BCL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 37,888 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 37,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 37,513 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 36,968 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 36,968 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2022 36,829 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 36,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 36,228 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 36,227 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 36,211 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 36,211 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2018 36,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped drivers front floor (3.6.B.1)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement bolt up tight no movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured crack near shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split both gaiters split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded floor area corroded but welded passenger and driver s side (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 35,456 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,587 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 32,587 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 90,265 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 90,265 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 87,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrosion started inner nearside floor panel

corrosion starting in boot area & back panel

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2010 87,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrosion started inner nearside floor panel

corrosion starting in boot area & back panel

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2009 83,614 miles

corrossion all under vehicle

front inner brake pads look low

none standard exhaust

Fail 4 Dec 2009 83,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

165/60/12h

corrossion all under vehicle

front inner brake pads look low

none standard exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2008 79,331 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust noisy

wipers slighty smearing

Fail 17 Nov 2008 79,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust noisy

wipers slighty smearing

Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,385 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 76,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 72,827 miles

exhaust noisy

off side headlight damaged

satisfactory welded repair to rear subframe

Fail 7 Dec 2006 72,825 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f headlight lense damadged. †slight braking imbalance on front rbt.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 68,206 miles

near side handbrake just to req efficiency

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 22 Nov 2005 68,008 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion to rear sub-frame. †

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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R660 BCL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R660 BCL, 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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R660 BCL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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