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R802 HEC

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,485 mi
Last recorded57,485 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 HEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 57,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 56,693 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,464 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,529 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,559 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 52,456 miles

both front shocker lower bushes worn, not excessive

both front tyres low on tread

o/s rear tyre valve cracking

rear sub frame has slight corrosion on the o/s

slight weep from the gearbox input shaft seal

Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,005 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre valve slight cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,486 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 48,360 miles

both rear tyre valves cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,463 miles

both rear tyre valves cracking slightly

handbrake warning light flickers

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,066 miles

oil leak from gearbox seal

Fail 13 Dec 2013 46,060 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)

oil leak from gearbox seal

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,087 miles

oil leak from gearbox seal

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,307 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 41,306 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,696 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 33,845 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 29,994 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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R802 HEC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R802 HEC, 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 R802 HEC registered?

R802 HEC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R802 HEC safe to buy?

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