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M44 TPJ

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,102 mi
Last recorded79,102 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 TPJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 79,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 78,853 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,366 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 77,933 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,641 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 77,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,275 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 77,275 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,013 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,261 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,662 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 75,651 miles

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

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)

Front Oil leak

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

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Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,165 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 75,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 74,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,970 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 72,970 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,536 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,989 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 67,989 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,984 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 59,984 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,930 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,572 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 37,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,910 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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M44 TPJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M44 TPJ, 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 M44 TPJ registered?

M44 TPJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is M44 TPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 TPJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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