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R680 RAO

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,525 mi
Last recorded49,525 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 49,525 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 49,245 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,780 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 48,451 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 48,101 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,463 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 47,463 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,877 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,313 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,946 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,799 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,790 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,478 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,371 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 27,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 RAO 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 RAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R680 RAO registered?

R680 RAO is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R680 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 RAO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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