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R841 SOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

28,651 mi
Last recorded28,651 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 SOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 28,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 27,668 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 27,665 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Not fully tested (1.2.1 (g))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 27,647 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Not fully tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NS blocked and OS misaligned (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 26,805 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 25,872 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 25,872 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 25,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,587 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 25,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen washers weak

Fail 10 Sep 2018 25,534 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 14 Sep 2017 25,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 25,509 miles

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

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

oil leak poss rocker cover

Pass 14 Sep 2015 25,499 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,461 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 25,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,410 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls,

Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,367 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,323 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 25,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,172 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,203 miles

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

corrosion starting n/s front floor area

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,882 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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R841 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R841 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 R841 SOJ registered?

R841 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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