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R987 SOJ

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,183 mi
Last recorded31,183 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 SOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 31,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2023 31,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 31,172 miles

Front All direction indicators not working BOTH SIDES (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FROM FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FROM FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear All direction indicators not working NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 30,887 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Lense Cracked. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Under-Body Corrossion

Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,534 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 30,532 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure len is broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 30,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,781 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,291 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,634 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 28,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,607 miles

corrosion building up rear subframe and al so o/s/f outer sill

Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrossion building up rear subframe alos o/sf outer sill

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,017 miles

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 24,976 miles

Fuel pipe corroded at fuel filter

NSF suspension has some play with weight off

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

OS wiper split

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

Fail 13 May 2011 24,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe corroded at fuel filter

NSF suspension has some play with weight off

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

OS wiper split

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,299 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 23,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f non obligitory main beam lamp not working

Pass 1 May 2009 22,846 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 22,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,889 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 21,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 21,188 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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R987 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R987 SOJ, 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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R987 SOJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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