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P220 VGS

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,297 mi
Last recorded81,297 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 VGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 81,297 miles

Offside front sub frame mount (pear drop) splitting.

Pass 14 May 2024 80,374 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lend cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2024 80,317 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower locking devise

Offside Rear lens cracked

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front indicators colour

over heated

Fail 24 Apr 2024 80,317 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower locking devise

Offside Rear lens cracked

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front indicators colour

over heated

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,911 miles

corrosion around both head lamps

knocking noise from steering when turned on a lock

panels around the wind screen corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2009 74,908 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

corrosion around both head lamps

knocking noise from steering when turned on a lock

panels around the wind screen corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 67,411 miles

Engine mount deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 67,411 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Engine mount deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,605 miles

fuel lines getting rusty @ rear

near side a panel rusty

off side rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2007 63,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

fuel lines rusty at rear

n/s A pannel rusty

o/s/r tyre perished

rocer cover gasket leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,672 miles

off side rear tyre side wall perrished

Fail 19 Jan 2006 61,664 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre side wall perishing

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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P220 VGS is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P220 VGS, 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 P220 VGS registered?

P220 VGS is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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