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P14 MPH

1997 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,767 mi
Last recorded45,767 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 MPH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 45,767 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 45,767 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 42,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 44,191 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,749 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 40,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front valance corroded around front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded at rear around Rear sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear sub frame corroding. Sub frame has been painted making full inspection impossible

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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P14 MPH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P14 MPH, 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 P14 MPH registered?

P14 MPH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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