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P111 OOW

1997 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

6,664 mi
Last recorded6,664 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 OOW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 6,664 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 6,441 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 6,044 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 5,504 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 5,221 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 4,863 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 4,231 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 3,924 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,285 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 3,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,509 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 86,509 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine steady bushes worn

n/s/f disc shield broken (rattling)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,330 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

borderline corrosion in rear wheel arch area rear end

nearside front lower & offside front upper suspension swivel ball joints slight wear

offside front tyre geneally worn close to wear bars

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars & cut in tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,330 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

borderline corrosion in rear wheel arch area rear end

nearside front lower & offside front upper suspension swivel ball joints slight wear

offside front tyre geneally worn close to wear bars

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars & cut in tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,045 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,988 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,060 miles

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

slight corrosion in rear subframe

very slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,642 miles

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

slight corrosion in rear subframe

Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,308 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 52,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 47,363 miles

advanced corrosion in offside front wing

damage to offside front of front panel

offside head lamp would benifit attention

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,860 miles

rear lights and stop lamp lenses faded

Fail 17 Feb 2007 41,860 miles

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

rear lights and stop lamp lenses faded

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,625 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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P111 OOW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P111 OOW, 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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P111 OOW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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