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K2 AFG

1997 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,077 mi
Last recorded55,077 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 AFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 55,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 54,384 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 54,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 53,427 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 53,427 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 52,261 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 51,170 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 50,508 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 50,506 miles

Nearside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) 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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K2 AFG is a 1997 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K2 AFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K2 AFG?

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What year was K2 AFG registered?

K2 AFG is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is K2 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 AFG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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