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R7 BAT

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

2,614 mi
Last recorded2,614 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 BAT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 2,614 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 2,570 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 2,357 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 2,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 1,860 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 18,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

o/s and n/s front floor pans show damage distortion; o/s shows weakness due to corrosion

rear subframe shows corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2017 1,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section pipes . [in support bracket] (7.1.2)

both front floor pans/sills show damage distortion ; o/s floor shows weakness due to corrosion

rear subframe shows corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2017 1,777 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section pipes . [in support bracket] (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front floor pans/sills show damage distortion ; o/s floor shows weakness due to corrosion

rear subframe shows corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2016 1,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,772 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 10,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,336 miles

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

Some rear subframe corrosion.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 81,335 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Some rear subframe corrosion.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,584 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,805 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 70,281 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 67,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,873 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 52,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 48,255 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 48,243 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking 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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R7 BAT is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R7 BAT, 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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R7 BAT is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R7 BAT shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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