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P284 KJW

1997 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,054 mi
Last recorded37,054 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 KJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 37,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 36,981 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 36,936 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 36,909 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 36,784 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 36,764 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 36,758 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 36,752 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 36,747 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,713 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 36,708 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,702 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,687 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,951 miles

both outer sill,s corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 35,949 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sill,s corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,311 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,119 miles

OSF OUTER SILL CORRODED NOT IN PRECRIBED AREA

Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

OSF OUTER SILL CORRODED NOT IN PRECRIBED AREA

Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,944 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 32,943 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,413 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,507 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,618 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 27,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre surface cracks around outer sidewall

o/s rear tyre surface cracks around outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,145 miles

Battery or charging circuit of vehicle clearly suspect.

Deterioration noted to backing of rear registration plate.

Deterioration noted to strengthening mesh encircling front flexible component part of exhaust.

Rear "protective" nuge bar clearly insecure.

Wear noted to edges of treads of tyres.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,243 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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P284 KJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P284 KJW, 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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P284 KJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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