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H9 GBT

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,095 mi
Last recorded54,095 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 GBT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,095 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 54,091 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 53,903 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 53,773 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 53,484 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,287 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 19 Oct 2020 52,943 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill sections both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm ball cup both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 52,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill sections both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm ball cup both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,088 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,590 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 51,590 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,218 miles

Nearside headlight has poor beam image

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,106 miles

corrosion around all jacking points

Fail 7 Feb 2013 49,106 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

corrosion around all jacking points

Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,045 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 48,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,873 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 46,873 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 44,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 42,269 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 41,182 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 41,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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H9 GBT is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H9 GBT, 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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H9 GBT is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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