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P256 BFC

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,724 mi
Last recorded81,724 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 BFC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 81,724 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,076 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,608 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 77,606 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 75,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 74,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 74,292 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2017 74,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,022 miles

fan belt damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2015 73,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fan belt damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,021 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 71,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,580 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 69,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,378 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

srs light stay on

Fail 7 Nov 2012 68,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside spot light broken

srs light stay on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,698 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,544 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 59,037 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 59,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,932 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 56,756 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp stays on

front indicator lenses slightly faded

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,693 miles

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

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

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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P256 BFC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P256 BFC, 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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P256 BFC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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