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P228 NNO

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,078 mi
Last recorded57,078 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 NNO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 57,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 56,979 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 56,767 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 56,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 56,272 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 56,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 55,559 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 55,554 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose damaged rubber fuel supply pipe badly perished (but not leaking at present). (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mounting fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, also centre pipes are beginning to corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 54,470 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,898 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 10 Jun 2013 37,530 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,789 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 23,599 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front subframe both lower bushes slight movement.

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Washer's getting weak.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,599 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front subframe both lower bushes slight movement.

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Washer's getting weak.

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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P228 NNO is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P228 NNO, 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 P228 NNO registered?

P228 NNO is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P228 NNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 NNO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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