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P30 MJB

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,757 mi
Last recorded67,757 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 MJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 67,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear bumper slight corrosion

rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2021 67,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear bumper slight corrosion

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2020 64,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive filter and gear lever selector oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on boot floor not affecting vehicle structure

slight corrosion on ns front door

Fail 24 Jul 2020 64,901 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top stabilisation bush/mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive filter and gear lever selector oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on boot floor not affecting vehicle structure

slight corrosion on ns front door

Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,571 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front and rear inner plate corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,825 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 56,825 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,870 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 50,870 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,124 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 43,432 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 43,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,519 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,626 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,344 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,327 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,148 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,362 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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P30 MJB is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P30 MJB, 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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P30 MJB is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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