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TTU 652H

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTU 652H
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 97,046 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 95,980 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 95,212 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 95,108 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 94,507 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 94,224 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 93,323 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 93,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,750 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 27,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,951 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 90,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden Both front (2.4.A.1b)

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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TTU 652H is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TTU 652H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TTU 652H registered?

TTU 652H is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is TTU 652H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTU 652H shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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