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R719 BVV

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,333 mi
Last recorded26,333 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 BVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 26,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 26,270 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,807 miles

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion on fuel pipe

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Oil leak

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 6 Dec 2011 25,807 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion on fuel pipe

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Oil leak

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 25,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,487 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 22,865 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,948 miles

ADVISE STRONG EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEXI BADLY DETIORATED AND WEAK

ADVISE STRONG MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST BUT REQUIRE IMMEADIATE ATTENTION

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK-ABSORBERS WEAK RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BALL JOINTS NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST BUT REQUIRE ATTENTION

REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW REQUIRES INSPECTION/REPAIR

drivers wing and arch damaged

nearside and offside outer sills corroded/blisterd and weak require attention

Fail 3 Dec 2007 19,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

ADVISE STRONG EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEXI BADLY DETIORATED AND WEAK

ADVISE STRONG MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST BUT REQUIRE IMMEADIATE ATTENTION

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK-ABSORBERS WEAK RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BALL JOINTS NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST BUT REQUIRE ATTENTION

REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW REQUIRES INSPECTION/REPAIR

drivers wing and arch damaged

nearside and offside outer sills corroded/blisterd and weak require attention

Pass 7 Aug 2006 19,670 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 19,111 miles

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

corrosion to floor & sill areas

rear exhaust holed & leaking

rear tyres very perished

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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R719 BVV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R719 BVV, 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 R719 BVV registered?

R719 BVV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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