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E111 OWW

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,628 mi
Last recorded25,628 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 OWW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 25,628 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 25,596 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside 50kgf - offside 30kgf - total imbalance of 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective locking nut at inner rack arm that locks to track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective locking nut at inner rack arm that locks to track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 25,212 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 24,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 23,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 22,926 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 22,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 18,862 miles

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Damaged

Offside Front Shock Absorber Defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 18,853 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock Absorber Defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 16,312 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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E111 OWW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E111 OWW, 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 E111 OWW registered?

E111 OWW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is E111 OWW safe to buy?

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