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H1 RYA

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,351 mi
Last recorded94,351 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 RYA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 94,351 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Apr 2024 94,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Apr 2023 93,990 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Apr 2022 93,021 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 May 2019 92,836 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 May 2018 92,580 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 May 2017 92,178 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 May 2016 91,644 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 May 2015 90,311 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 May 2014 88,966 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 May 2013 87,113 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 May 2012 85,857 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 20 May 2011 84,472 miles

advise play in n/s/f top ball joint

advise play in o/s/r wheel bearing

strong advise rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 18 May 2011 84,472 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise play in n/s/f top ball joint

advise play in o/s/r wheel bearing

strong advise rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 81,037 miles

n/s/f tyre close to fowling body

slight wear in o/s/f top swivel

Fail 12 May 2010 81,037 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f headlight pattern getting poor

n/s/f tyre close to fowling body

slight wear in o/s/f top swivel

Pass 14 May 2009 76,344 miles

horn getting poor

Fail 1 May 2009 76,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

horn getting poor

Pass 9 May 2008 74,136 miles

both headlight patterns getting poor

exhaust front pipe getting poor

rear subframe getting rusty

slight wear in n/s/f swivels

Fail 8 May 2008 74,136 miles

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

rear subframe getting rusty

slight wear in n/s/f swivels

both headlight patterns getting poor

exhaust front pipe getting poor

Pass 11 May 2007 71,730 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 71,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 May 2006 70,620 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 May 2006 70,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 69,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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H1 RYA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H1 RYA, 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 H1 RYA registered?

H1 RYA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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