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R930 YBP

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,123 mi
Last recorded74,123 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 YBP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 74,123 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 74,080 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 73,652 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 71,926 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 69,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,554 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,627 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,052 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 56,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,686 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 53,218 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,189 miles

inner wing o/s slight corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2009 51,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

inner wing o/s slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,115 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 50,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,049 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 48,043 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,545 miles

as per original vt 32 no 310478406322

Fail 4 Nov 2006 44,545 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front tyres starting to wear on edges

slight imbalance in rear brake operation

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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R930 YBP is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R930 YBP, 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 R930 YBP registered?

R930 YBP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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