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WAZ 3886

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,456 mi
Last recorded50,456 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 3886
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 50,456 miles

Slight coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 49,379 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 48,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 47,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 46,376 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,497 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 43,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,620 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,618 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 39,081 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 39,018 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 36,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear inner edges front tyres

Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,747 miles

wear inner edges both front tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,621 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,639 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 22,570 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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WAZ 3886 is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WAZ 3886, 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 WAZ 3886 registered?

WAZ 3886 is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is WAZ 3886 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 3886 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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