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R760 SOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,782 mi
Last recorded53,782 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 SOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 53,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 53,025 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 53,025 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 52,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 52,324 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 52,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,012 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,331 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 51,029 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 51,027 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,221 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

baffles broken in rear exhaust box

Pass 19 May 2017 48,925 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 48,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated lock also sticking (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,216 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,060 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 42,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,510 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,398 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 30,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,876 miles

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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R760 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R760 SOJ, 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 R760 SOJ registered?

R760 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R760 SOJ safe to buy?

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