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R919 TLU

1997 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,737 mi
Last recorded80,737 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 TLU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 80,737 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 80,518 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 79,801 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,332 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,042 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,976 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 78,933 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 78,554 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 78,108 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,249 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,907 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 76,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 76,395 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing rough

Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,650 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 73,457 miles

offside front wheel bearing rough

Pass 20 Sep 2008 68,800 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 68,778 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,018 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 62,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 56,247 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 50,473 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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R919 TLU is a 1997 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R919 TLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R919 TLU registered?

R919 TLU is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R919 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R919 TLU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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