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P115 LFL

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,938 mi
Last recorded35,938 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 LFL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 35,938 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 35,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 35,346 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 35,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 34,815 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 34,349 miles

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

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Fail 20 May 2016 34,339 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,132 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,689 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 32,226 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 32,226 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 31,582 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 31,576 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 31,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,209 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,709 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 29,709 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2007 29,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 29,288 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 29,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P115 LFL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P115 LFL, 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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P115 LFL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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