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R680 ENJ

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,036 mi
Last recorded35,036 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 ENJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 35,036 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 34,906 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 34,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 34,803 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 34,775 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 34,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 34,619 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 34,531 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 34,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 34,382 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 34,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 34,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,097 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,858 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 33,857 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,629 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyres Starting To Perish/Crack On Side Walls

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,853 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,449 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EXTREME INNER EDGES

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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R680 ENJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R680 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 R680 ENJ registered?

R680 ENJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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