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P347 JOP

1997 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,389 mi
Last recorded56,389 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 JOP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,389 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 56,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,742 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,316 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,752 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,752 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 34,480 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2006 34,347 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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P347 JOP is a 1997 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P347 JOP, 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 P347 JOP registered?

P347 JOP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P347 JOP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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