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R9 MUR

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,596 mi
Last recorded16,596 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 MUR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 16,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s top swivel slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2025 16,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension on bump stops

o/s front outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2025 16,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension on bump stops

o/s front outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 16,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 16,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 16,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 16,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 16,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 1 Oct 2018 16,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 15,871 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 15,843 miles

all off floor corroded in various areas

both rear brake hose ferules corroded

both sills corroded

o/s/f sill end cap holed but out side prescribed area

Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,738 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut on outer wall

Fail 1 Oct 2015 15,738 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut on outer wall

Pass 2 Oct 2014 15,672 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 15,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,540 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,255 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyre walls perished

Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,510 miles

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

both rear tyre walls perished rear fog light bracket corroded offside front outer sill corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 12,150 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 12,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R9 MUR is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R9 MUR, 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 R9 MUR registered?

R9 MUR is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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