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P103 PNC

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,388 mi
Last recorded42,388 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 PNC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 42,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 42,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 41,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 41,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floor pans deformed

Fail 25 Mar 2022 41,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floor pans deformed

Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floors deformed

Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front floors deformed

Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm slight movement in pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill rusting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,323 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 38,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish in the tread

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,554 miles

oil leaks

Fail 17 Apr 2013 37,554 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,118 miles

very slight play in both front upper ball joints

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,545 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leaks

Fail 27 Apr 2010 34,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,942 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,630 miles

both front tyres getting close to minimum limit

Fail 21 Apr 2008 33,630 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres getting close to minimum limit

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,539 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 32,539 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,042 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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P103 PNC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P103 PNC, 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 P103 PNC registered?

P103 PNC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P103 PNC safe to buy?

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