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R925 XPU

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,240 mi
Last recorded58,240 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 XPU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 58,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 57,759 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 57,459 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,144 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 57,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,555 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 56,542 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 56,365 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 56,359 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipe damaged fuel filter pipe cracked (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,327 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,199 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 56,199 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,234 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,416 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,474 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 39,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 37,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,237 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,442 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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R925 XPU is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R925 XPU, 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 R925 XPU registered?

R925 XPU is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R925 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 XPU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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