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R983 GJW

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,619 mi
Last recorded73,619 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 GJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 73,619 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 73,477 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 73,217 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 73,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,049 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 71,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 70,387 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 68,788 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 68,408 miles

Battery tray corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front door corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Sun strip in wiper sweep

Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,408 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Battery tray corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front door corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Sun strip in wiper sweep

Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,016 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 67,015 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 65,473 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 65,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 63,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,011 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 60,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre has small cut in inner side wall

rear sub frame badly bent near limit.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,397 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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R983 GJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R983 GJW, 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 R983 GJW registered?

R983 GJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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