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P262 BEL

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,279 mi
Last recorded76,279 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 BEL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 76,279 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 75,750 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 75,033 miles

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

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

o/s/f floor rusty

Pass 16 May 2011 73,746 miles

Front brake disc's corroded on inner faces

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe becoming rusty

Pass 7 May 2010 73,011 miles

Centre exhaust touching body

O/S upper suspension arm touching bump stop N/S upper suspension arm close to bump stop

Fail 5 May 2010 73,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Centre exhaust touching body

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S upper suspension arm touching bump stop N/S upper suspension arm close to bump stop

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,804 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2009 71,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 70,799 miles

n/s/f sill corroded but not near prescribed area

o/s/f sill corroded but not near prescribed area

Fail 22 May 2008 70,799 miles

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

n/s/f sill corroded but not near prescribed area

o/s/f sill corroded but not near prescribed area

Pass 22 May 2007 69,591 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 69,591 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 68,042 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 67,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2005 65,244 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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P262 BEL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P262 BEL, 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 P262 BEL registered?

P262 BEL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P262 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 BEL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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