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P183 RAB

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,513 mi
Last recorded66,513 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 RAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,105 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 65,977 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 65,393 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 64,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

underside sills weak by corrosion

Pass 29 May 2015 64,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,588 miles

sills weakened by corrosion

underside waxoiled

Fail 20 May 2014 63,585 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

sills weakened by corrosion

underside waxoiled

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,376 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 63,376 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,916 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on out side edje

off side front wing corroded

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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P183 RAB is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P183 RAB, 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 P183 RAB registered?

P183 RAB is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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