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R895 BPP

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,123 mi
Last recorded45,123 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 BPP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 45,123 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 44,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 44,488 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 44,474 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,919 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber very weak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 43,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber very weak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,452 miles

All suspension joints require re-greasing.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush perishing. (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush perishing. (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion present. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 43,420 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split Gaiter split and perished. (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim very high. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All suspension joints require re-greasing.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush perishing. (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush perishing. (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion present. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,278 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 42,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tie bars bent

Pass 29 May 2014 41,172 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 41,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 39,964 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 39,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,513 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 38,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 37,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 36,219 miles

rust on o/s and n/s sills

Pass 15 May 2008 32,805 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 32,769 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 32,451 miles

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

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

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

sill to floor joint shows corrosion both sides not excessive at time of test

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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R895 BPP is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R895 BPP, 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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R895 BPP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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