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P25 HTV

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,669 mi
Last recorded39,669 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 HTV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 39,669 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 39,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub mounting swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub mounting swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub mounting swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear subframe front mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,547 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both front upper suspension ball joints

underseal applied to underbody

Fail 15 Jul 2019 39,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both front upper suspension ball joints

underseal applied to underbody

Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,887 miles

underseal applied to underbody areas

Fail 25 Jun 2018 38,857 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear subframe and chassis

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underseal to all underbody areas

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,043 miles

general corrosion to front floors and all jacking points , not excessive

inner rear subframe corroded

light corrosion to offside front to rear brake pipe

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,167 miles

front indicators faded

fuel cap seal cracked

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f upper and lower ball joints

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jun 2016 37,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

front indicators faded

fuel cap seal cracked

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f upper and lower ball joints

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,030 miles

corrosion to underbody ,front and rear suspension and floors

slight engine oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,811 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

light corrosion to under body & outer sills

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,466 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to under body & both outer sills

Fail 18 Jun 2013 36,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to under body & both outer sills

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,138 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both outer sills corroded

front suspension corroded

slight play in all front ball joints

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,912 miles

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

light corrosion to under body

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 29,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,239 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,865 miles

general corrosion all underbody areas

Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,734 miles

front brake pads low not below minimum

heavy application of underseal to all underbody

light corrosion to all underbody areas

slight exhaust leak from cat to centre section joint

slight play offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,488 miles

corrosion to front brake discs & pads low(not below minimum thickness)

light corrosion all underbody areas

slight exhaust blow centre section to cat joint

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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P25 HTV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P25 HTV, 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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P25 HTV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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