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R994 KRR

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,288 mi
Last recorded63,288 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 KRR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 63,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour clear lenses fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear lamp units clear. Clarity of colour deteriorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,161 miles

Bonnet closes secure but offside hinge insecure when open. advise repair.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 63,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,055 miles

New fuel pipes run very close to rack gaiter. Nearside.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 63,055 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusters inop. height adjuster inop also. (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both lamps clear lenses. light too pink to white. (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Both lamps clear lenses. light too pink to white. (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wheels rub body slightly.

Pass 29 May 2014 62,878 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

general corrosion and repairs with age.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,232 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes cracking

rear bumper seam corroded

slight corrosion in and around front headlight units

slight corrosion in rear wheel arches

slight corrosion inside boot

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,226 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes cracking

rear bumper seam corroded

slight corrosion in and around front headlight units

slight corrosion in rear wheel arches

slight corrosion inside boot

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,702 miles

slight corrosion on rear arches

slight corrosion on underbody

Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,226 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,349 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 57,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

ADVISE TO GREADS ALL BALL JOINTS AND REAR RADIUS ARM BEARINGS

EXHAUST FRONT BRACKET ON GEAR BOX BROKEN / BOLT MISSING FROM BRACKET TO G/BOX ADVISE TO REPLACE / RECTIFY

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE Y SECTION CORRODED / OUTER SKIN SPLITTING / FRONT FLEXI SECTION CORRODED / DETERIORATED

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE 145 / 70 / 12

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,630 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 54,602 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,385 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 25,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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R994 KRR is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R994 KRR, 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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R994 KRR is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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