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P123 AHO

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,226 mi
Last recorded94,226 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 AHO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 94,226 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,590 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 93,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,696 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 92,327 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of vehicle (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,637 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 85,821 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 85,123 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,036 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,380 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 75,162 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 75,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 73,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,804 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 70,804 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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P123 AHO 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 90.5%.

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 P123 AHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P123 AHO registered?

P123 AHO is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P123 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 AHO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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