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S36 CVV

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,360 mi
Last recorded47,360 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 CVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 47,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 46,797 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 46,293 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 46,291 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 45,849 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 45,839 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 43,413 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 42,357 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,283 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 38,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,031 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 34,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,799 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,697 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,902 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 30,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 28,763 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 28,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,684 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,425 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,098 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 21,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,864 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2005 19,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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S36 CVV is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S36 CVV, 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 S36 CVV registered?

S36 CVV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S36 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S36 CVV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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