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P286 WGK

1997 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

65,427 mi
Last recorded65,427 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 WGK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 65,427 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 65,427 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,928 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 64,928 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,659 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 64,643 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

gearbox mounting insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,212 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 64,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,409 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 93,670 miles

front spot lamps have blue light around edge

o/s & n/s rear wheel arch trim insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2008 93,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

front spot lamps have blue light around edge

o/s & n/s rear wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2006 89,725 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 89,725 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P286 WGK is a 1997 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P286 WGK, 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 P286 WGK registered?

P286 WGK is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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