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R916 WNF

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,976 mi
Last recorded25,976 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 WNF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 25,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 25,241 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 24,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 24,474 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,120 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 24,113 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery lead in rear floor pan (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill /lower arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valence (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 23,782 miles

nearside rear quarter panel rusty

offside rear quarter panel rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2014 23,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside front A panel corroded

nearside rear quarter panel rusty

offside front A panel corroded

offside rear quarter panel rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2013 23,108 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 23,108 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 22,394 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 21,521 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,888 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight corrosion to both front wings

Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,358 miles

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

offside and nearside a post panels corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2008 19,358 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside and nearside a post panels corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,234 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,103 miles

1, There is slight wheel bearing play at nearside front wheel. †2,round clearance to the exhaust is minimal,

Pass 7 Dec 2005 15,893 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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R916 WNF is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R916 WNF, 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 R916 WNF registered?

R916 WNF is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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