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P325 KYD

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,250 mi
Last recorded13,250 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 KYD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,250 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 13,211 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 4,528 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 4,524 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

car very rusty underneath

load noise from front os when putting in brake tester

Pass 17 Sep 2008 96,798 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 96,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 78,758 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 72,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

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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P325 KYD is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P325 KYD, 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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P325 KYD is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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