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B22 CJH

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

10,623 mi
Last recorded10,623 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 CJH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 10,623 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 10,497 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 10,285 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 9,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 9,274 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 9,121 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 8,810 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 7,714 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 6,918 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 6,348 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 6,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Brake pivot repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 5,518 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 5,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 5,243 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 5,243 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 5,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 5,230 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 5,224 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 5,224 miles

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 5,218 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 5,190 miles

slight play in both n/s ball joint

Pass 21 Nov 2008 5,117 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 5,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 5,007 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 4,923 miles

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

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

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

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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B22 CJH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B22 CJH, 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 B22 CJH registered?

B22 CJH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is B22 CJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 CJH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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