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P272 ONO

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,207 mi
Last recorded80,207 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 ONO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 80,207 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 79,097 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

top & lower engine-gearbox stabilizers worn/loose

Fail 10 May 2018 79,085 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front mounts of front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

top & lower engine-gearbox stabilizers worn/loose

Pass 8 May 2017 75,374 miles

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,834 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside outer wing corroded and also front panel area

various oil leaks

Fail 17 Aug 2015 72,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside outer wing corroded and also front panel area

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust hanger broken

slight play in offside upper and lower ball joints

Fail 15 Aug 2014 64,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust hanger broken

slight play in offside upper and lower ball joints

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 50,754 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,533 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,735 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,045 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 35,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,386 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 34,382 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

n/s + o/s router sills partially corroded and holed

n/s/f outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded and holed

n/s/r tyre outer edge sidewall cracked

rear exhaust box baffles loose inside

Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,865 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 32,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion at rear subframe (O/S)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,737 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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P272 ONO is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P272 ONO, 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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P272 ONO is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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