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P197 ORP

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,612 mi
Last recorded28,612 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 ORP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 28,612 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 28,460 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 28,113 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,426 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 26,346 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 25,474 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 25,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,783 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 23,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,806 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 21,583 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 20,752 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,504 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,681 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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P197 ORP is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 P197 ORP, 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 31 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P197 ORP registered?

P197 ORP is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is P197 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 ORP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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