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R704 BEW

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,788 mi
Last recorded47,788 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 BEW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 47,788 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 47,037 miles

Front valance corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside/nearside front flooring corroded

Offside/nearside outer sills corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 47,007 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheelarch rusted through (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coolant leak

Front valance corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside/nearside front flooring corroded

Offside/nearside outer sills corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 44,654 miles

Front valance corroded

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

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

Offside front under wheelarch corroded

Offside/nearside front floor corroded

Offside/nearside outer sills corroded

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 44,620 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by subframe rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front valance corroded

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

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

Offside front under wheelarch corroded

Offside/nearside front floor corroded

Offside/nearside outer sills corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 43,562 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 42,324 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,532 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 37,673 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flex poor

Pass 23 Dec 2019 37,638 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 37,637 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 37,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 37,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,619 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 37,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 37,612 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 37,611 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,590 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,530 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 37,530 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,370 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,042 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 37,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s/r tyre sidewall and tread cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,601 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,956 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 35,941 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,152 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,117 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 33,113 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,970 miles

n/s rear brake reading low

o/s and n/s sills to floor rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2005 30,774 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 30,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s front ball joints

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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R704 BEW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R704 BEW, 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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R704 BEW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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