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A6 JDH

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,340 mi
Last recorded34,340 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 JDH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 34,340 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 34,213 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 33,953 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,884 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,726 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,708 miles

very slight play in nearside top joint

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,543 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 33,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 33,483 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,372 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 33,372 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 33,219 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,873 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,918 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 31,918 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A6 JDH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A6 JDH, 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 A6 JDH registered?

A6 JDH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is A6 JDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 JDH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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