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R937 DCG

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

47,418 mi
Last recorded47,418 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 DCG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 47,418 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 42,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 41,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 40,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both side repeaters dim

Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both side repeaters dim

Fail 25 Nov 2020 40,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inoperative when sidelights on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement siezed (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both side repeaters dim

Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,451 miles

handbrake pivots tight operation ok

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both side repeaters dim

restricted travel n/s headlight leveller

Fail 2 Apr 2019 39,451 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working when lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both side repeaters dim

handbrake pivots tight operation ok

Fail 12 Jun 2018 39,413 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, previous repair corroding away/welds cracking (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, previous repair corroding away/welds cracking (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,300 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 39,300 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,242 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 37,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,063 miles

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

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

Slight movement in front suspension components.

Wipers worn.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 34,061 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Slight movement in front suspension components.

Wipers worn.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,049 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 31,049 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

rear position lights are dull

Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,070 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 30,070 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,402 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 6 Sep 2011 28,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads appear low

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,857 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 22,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and hold

under body corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,837 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 22,817 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 22,453 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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R937 DCG is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R937 DCG, 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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R937 DCG is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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