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D11 RTO

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

1,378 mi
Last recorded1,378 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 RTO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 1,378 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 840 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,811 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,187 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 98,199 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 97,960 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 97,960 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,150 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust bkt loose, but still surported..

Fail 11 Jun 2013 97,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust bkt loose, but still surported..

Pass 13 Jun 2012 96,542 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 96,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 94,907 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 94,907 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,804 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 90,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front indicators faded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,483 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 9,483 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 95,010 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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D11 RTO is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D11 RTO, 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 D11 RTO registered?

D11 RTO is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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