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R671 ENJ

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,938 mi
Last recorded68,938 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 ENJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 68,938 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 68,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,575 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 67,575 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges rear battery cable insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down loose bolt (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise expansion tank loose

advise rocker cover loose

advise slight play in osf top ball joint

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 66,395 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass broken

Pass 13 Jan 2021 66,036 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 65,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 65,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,283 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,273 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,836 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,691 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 May 2007 62,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,427 miles

rear subframe sligth corrosion rear n/s

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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R671 ENJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R671 ENJ, 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 R671 ENJ registered?

R671 ENJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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