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R736 BMA

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,189 mi
Last recorded134,189 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 BMA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 134,189 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 132,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 132,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 130,794 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 129 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,903 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 80,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 79,108 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 76,647 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,589 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 71,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,887 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,853 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 67,853 miles

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

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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R736 BMA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R736 BMA, 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 R736 BMA registered?

R736 BMA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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