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D22 HTY

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,750 mi
Last recorded71,750 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 HTY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 71,750 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 71,742 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2016 71,722 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tie rod front bushes perished

both sills corroded

floor pan corroded and slightly week

front panel corroded

near side rear shock is slightly week

slight lift in near side front suspension

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,644 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all front rubber bushes (2.4.F.3)

One main beam bulb out

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side front floor (2.4.A.3)

both sills have corrosion

near side front

Fail 22 Sep 2015 71,623 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front floor (2.4.A.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all front rubber bushes (2.4.F.3)

One main beam bulb out

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side front floor (2.4.A.3)

both sills have corrosion

near side front

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 71,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

blow from exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,275 miles

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

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

Oil leak

blow from exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

hand brake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,445 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bolt missing from rear metal brake pipe support.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,771 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 68,771 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

advise slight movement to o/s/f wheel

Fail 22 Sep 2007 68,765 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Both rear wheel arch extensions are rubbing on the tyres

Both wheel arch moulding gaurds are insecure at the bottom

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cable are showing signs of slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Off side front floor pan is slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Slight corrosion front subframe mounting supports

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,529 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise corrosion o/s boot floor

advise corrosion o/s middle floor

advise o/s wiper a liitle poor in clearing

advise slight play o/s/f wheel

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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D22 HTY is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D22 HTY, 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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D22 HTY is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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