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P192 RNF

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 RNF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 94,208 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,427 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 91,938 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,884 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,105 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in both fronts seats

Fail 21 Jan 2015 90,023 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both front seats

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,564 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 81,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,514 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,261 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 77,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 74,933 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 74,933 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 73,728 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 71,898 miles

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

oil leak

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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P192 RNF is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P192 RNF, 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 P192 RNF registered?

P192 RNF is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P192 RNF safe to buy?

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