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P174 SUY

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,992 mi
Last recorded67,992 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 SUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,992 miles

Front brake discs corroded & worn Heavy surface corrosion to both outer sills Both front 'A' panels corroded Handbrake cables corroded Surface corrosion to brake pipes Rear subframe corroded Dents & scratches to various panels

OSR tyre tread out of shape Poor damping action to both OS shock absorbers Slight smear from wipers

Radiator in poor condition Heavy oil leaks Fan belt squealing Brake fluid level low Brake master cylinder sensor wires disconnected Brake servo wet with fluid OSR wheel arch missing

Fail 20 Feb 2009 67,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded & worn Heavy surface corrosion to both outer sills Both front 'A' panels corroded Handbrake cables corroded Surface corrosion to brake pipes Rear subframe corroded Dents & scratches to various panels

OSR tyre tread out of shape Poor damping action to both OS shock absorbers Slight smear from wipers

Radiator in poor condition Heavy oil leaks Fan belt squealing Brake fluid level low Brake master cylinder sensor wires disconnected Brake servo wet with fluid OSR wheel arch missing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,042 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,543 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 36,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 27,273 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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P174 SUY is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P174 SUY, 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 P174 SUY registered?

P174 SUY is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P174 SUY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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