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P212 BTT

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,572 mi
Last recorded37,572 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 BTT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 37,572 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 37,538 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 37,538 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top engine stabilizer mount/bush excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front play/excess movement wiper arm

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 37,478 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides gaiter/boot heavily perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,311 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 37,198 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

small oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2017 37,198 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

small oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,971 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,611 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 36,221 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 36,212 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 35,702 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,170 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 35,164 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,600 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,128 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2010 35,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,682 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,181 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 33,174 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,457 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 32,447 miles

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corrosion o/s outer sill

both rear tyres & n/s/f tyre side walls starting to perrish

Pass 8 Feb 2006 31,832 miles

both rear tyres side wall starting to crack

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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P212 BTT is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P212 BTT, 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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P212 BTT is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P212 BTT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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