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P256 GJM

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

51,329 mi
Last recorded51,329 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 51,329 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 49,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 47,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 46,297 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2022 44,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 42,503 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 41,942 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,268 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,759 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 37,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close/on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside driveshaft seal leaking

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,449 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill rusting

Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,821 miles

surface rust rear subframe

Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,287 miles

rust n/s sill

rust rear subframe

smell of petrol no leak found

Fail 5 Mar 2014 35,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rust n/s sill

rust rear subframe

Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,460 miles

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 31,460 miles

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

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,873 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 29,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,407 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,825 miles

mascot removed from dash

Fail 24 Feb 2010 26,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

mascot removed from dash

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,410 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 25,410 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 24,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre badly wornand tread lifting

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,445 miles

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

nearside rear tyre badly wornand tread lifting

Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,498 miles

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

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 11 Mar 2006

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

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

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 GJM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GJM, 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 P256 GJM registered?

P256 GJM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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