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R777 MEP

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,234 mi
Last recorded41,234 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 MEP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 41,234 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 41,234 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2024 41,147 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 41,147 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 41,066 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 41,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 41,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,935 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,873 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from gear selector oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight corrosion to rear fuel pipe near fuel filter. ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 40,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from gear selector oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight corrosion to rear fuel pipe near fuel filter. ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,715 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slight corrosion

Oil leak Drive shaft oil seals ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,429 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 40,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,230 miles

rear subframe has slight corrosion.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,980 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r shock absorber stiff in operation

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,783 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,972 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,167 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,955 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 34,507 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 34,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 26,751 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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R777 MEP is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R777 MEP, 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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R777 MEP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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