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WIL 7442

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,104 mi
Last recorded76,104 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 7442
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 76,104 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,042 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 75,977 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 75,799 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,754 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 75,754 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,466 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 75,466 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,553 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,406 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 73,383 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WIL 7442 is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WIL 7442, 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 WIL 7442 registered?

WIL 7442 is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is WIL 7442 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 7442 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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