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P203 LOM

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,441 mi
Last recorded75,441 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 LOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,441 miles

Central Front slight blow in front exhaust and exhaust clamp is insucure

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight play in bottom balljoint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight play in rear suspension

Offside Rear slight play in rear suspension

Fail 31 Aug 2018 75,433 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front slight blow in front exhaust and exhaust clamp is insucure

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight play in bottom balljoint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slight play in rear suspension

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight play in rear suspension

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,067 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 74,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,082 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sum frame near side front mounting area corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 71,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sum frame near side front mounting area corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,553 miles

nearside door heavily corroded

nearside spot lamp not working

offside door heavily corroded

rear fule line slightly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate broken

nearside door heavily corroded

nearside spot lamp not working

offside door heavily corroded

rear fule line slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,916 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 13 Jul 2006 43,916 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 11 Jul 2005 42,561 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 42,561 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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P203 LOM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P203 LOM, 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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P203 LOM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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