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P157 YUF

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,669 mi
Last recorded71,669 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 YUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 71,669 miles

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

front floor starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jul 2024 71,409 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,252 miles

Nearside Front floor to sill corroded

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front floor to sill corroded

Offside Rear boot floor holed by corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear lower splitter holed by corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2023 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor to sill corroded

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front floor to sill corroded

Offside Rear boot floor holed by corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear lower splitter holed by corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 70,169 miles

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

drivers side front tyre worn on edges

drivers side rack gaiter deterioated

drivers side rear tyre perished

rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 70,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine has a oil leak

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

rear sub-frame is corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,539 miles

drivers side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Apr 2018 68,539 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,247 miles

rear subframe corroding

rust & corrosion in various places

slight play in swivels

water & oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2017 64,247 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear subframe corroding

rust & corrosion in various places

slight play in swivels

water & oil leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,926 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,912 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,814 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 49,814 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 47,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 39,668 miles

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

front suspension stiff

slight play in front suspension ball joints

Fail 21 May 2012 39,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front suspension stiff

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 10 May 2007 37,293 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,607 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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P157 YUF is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P157 YUF, 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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P157 YUF is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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