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E3 GPM

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,489 mi
Last recorded36,489 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 GPM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 36,466 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 36,415 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 36,374 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 36,349 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 36,293 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint adjustment/replacement required (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,157 miles

Advise slight noise nsr wheel bearing

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,945 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,941 miles

Advise tickover fault[s]

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 33,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,280 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,674 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 22,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,577 miles

Advise front suspension travel poor/low

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 73,541 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise front suspension travel poor/low

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,475 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 72,474 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,570 miles

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

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

o/s n/s sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2005 66,504 miles

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

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

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

front suspension close to bump stops

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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E3 GPM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E3 GPM, 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 E3 GPM registered?

E3 GPM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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