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R745 AAW

1997 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

25,926 mi
Last recorded25,926 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 AAW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 25,926 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 25,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 25,832 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 25,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 25,673 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 25,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,500 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,429 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 25,429 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear stick oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 25,386 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 25,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking cable (3.5.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 25,257 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking cable (3.5.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coating deterioration. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside wiper blade torn on edge.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coating deterioration. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 24,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.53% vol (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working came on when lens taped. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coating deterioration. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside wiper blade torn on edge.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coating deterioration. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,506 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 24,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,639 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 23,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,404 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 22,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,886 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,433 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 19,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,463 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,948 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,156 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 12,156 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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R745 AAW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R745 AAW, 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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R745 AAW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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