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P234 NKM

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,998 mi
Last recorded45,998 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 NKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,998 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 44,756 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,777 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 43,777 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,997 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 39,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,105 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,331 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 36,331 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,745 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 33,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,730 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,209 miles

f flexi joint condition

n/s/f and o/s/f sills corroding

slight play in track rod ends and ball joints

Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,742 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 28,742 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,791 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 27,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/R +N/S/R SUBFRAME SLIGHT CORRSOIN.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,560 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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P234 NKM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P234 NKM, 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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P234 NKM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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