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P269 LNO

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

24,120 mi
Last recorded24,120 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 LNO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 24,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 23,678 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 23,149 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 23,132 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 22,666 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 22,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 22,276 miles

Nearside Rear brake lock off at low effort

Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,240 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 18,236 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 18,231 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,877 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015
Fail 26 Jun 2015 15,136 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 14,502 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 13,206 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 9,804 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,210 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,017 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 6,979 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 6,954 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,922 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 6,922 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P269 LNO is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P269 LNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P269 LNO registered?

P269 LNO is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is P269 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 LNO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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