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P213 LKY

1997 Rover Mini

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,395 mi
Last recorded67,395 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 LKY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,395 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,067 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,019 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 67,018 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,527 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 66,522 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked all (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,413 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

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

VEHICLE DISPLAYING VARIOUS AREAS OF CORROSION ATTENTION DRAWN TO OSF INNER WHEEL ARCH/NSF AND OSF OUTER SILLS

Fail 7 Nov 2011 65,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

VEHICLE DISPLAYING VARIOUS AREAS OF CORROSION ATTENTION DRAWN TO OSF INNER WHEEL ARCH/NSF AND OSF OUTER SILLS

Pass 25 Nov 2010 64,919 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 64,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery box badly corroded

Catalytic converter removed

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,915 miles

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

advise osf sill not in 12 inch of suspesion

Fail 26 Jun 2009 63,909 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

advise osf sill not in 12 inch of suspesion

Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 57,277 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 57,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,941 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 48,941 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 48,558 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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P213 LKY is a 1997 Rover Mini in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P213 LKY, 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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P213 LKY is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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