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R765 AJW

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,013 mi
Last recorded32,013 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 AJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 32,013 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 30,316 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 28,114 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 26,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 23,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 23,458 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,342 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 23,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 21,645 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 21,443 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,386 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,867 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,768 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,439 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,906 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 14,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R765 AJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R765 AJW, 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 R765 AJW registered?

R765 AJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R765 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 AJW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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