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P166 TGJ

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,450 mi
Last recorded91,450 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 TGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 91,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 91,444 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,328 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 82,319 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,279 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,471 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,000 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 68,153 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,236 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,440 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 61,234 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middal pip (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,772 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,731 miles

nearside front floor pan is damaged

offside front floor pan is damaged

slight noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,572 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,224 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,119 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,355 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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P166 TGJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P166 TGJ, 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 P166 TGJ registered?

P166 TGJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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