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B4 FJA

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,231 mi
Last recorded61,231 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 FJA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 61,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 60,531 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 60,366 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,246 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 60,116 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,825 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,387 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 56,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,050 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 53,050 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,129 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 48,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,772 miles

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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B4 FJA is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B4 FJA, 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 B4 FJA registered?

B4 FJA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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