MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FRONT SUSPENSION VEAR LOW
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)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
FRONT SUSPENSION VEAR LOW
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
CORROSION AROUND NEAR SIDE OFF FRONT SCHEEN
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
CORROSION AROUND NEAR SIDE OFF FRONT SCHEEN
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
CORROSION OUTER SILL NEAR AND OFF SIDE AND FRONT JACKING POITS PUSH IN
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P258 VWV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P258 VWV, 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 P258 VWV registered?
P258 VWV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1997.
Is P258 VWV safe to buy?
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