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P101 MJA

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,928 mi
Last recorded76,928 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 MJA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,928 miles

Front Upper offside and nearside suspension inner bushes perishing

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper under wheel arch at top corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 76,928 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper offside and nearside suspension inner bushes perishing

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper under wheel arch at top corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 76,924 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater not working nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside under wheel aches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper under wheel arch at top corroded but outside Prescribed area

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,798 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 76,798 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,651 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 76,646 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,127 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,436 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,292 miles

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

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

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

offside outter sill corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 75,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside outter sill corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2013 70,539 miles

box sections behind rear wheels at subframe mounts deteriorating

engine top steady mount poor

front indicators starting to discolour

horn poor

n/s/f and o/s/f footwells deteriorating

o/s/f top ball joint some play -greased up

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear subframe deteriorating

vehicle sits low

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,713 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper starting to split

slight blow from exhaust and rear mounting poor

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,545 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,711 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,561 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,208 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 42,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,207 miles

advise rear brake check

advise various oil leaks from power unit

Pass 10 Feb 2006 32,245 miles

175/50/13v

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

alignment wear on front tyres

front tyres on 2mm

rear brake inspection due to high imbalance

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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P101 MJA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P101 MJA, 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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P101 MJA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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