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P164 ECH

1997 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,655 mi
Last recorded45,655 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 ECH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 45,655 miles

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

vehicle been stool 4 years needs running and rechecking over

Fail 2 Nov 2024 45,655 miles

Emissions unable to be completed throttle sticks onto full rpm linkage seized (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc contaminated vehicle been stood 4 years need stripping and checking completely (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding all brakes binding due to standing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,620 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,105 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front floors both sides corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 45,105 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front floors both sides corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,354 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 43,354 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor to outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,084 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 39,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,927 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,575 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,523 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 33,523 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,129 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,685 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,178 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,442 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 31,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,245 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 30,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P164 ECH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P164 ECH, 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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P164 ECH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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