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P351 LOM

1997 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,535 mi
Last recorded36,535 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 LOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 36,535 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 36,520 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 36,484 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 36,281 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 36,181 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,087 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,754 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,639 miles

front outer sills starting to corrode

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,480 miles

slight play in all front ball joints

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,419 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,106 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,901 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,422 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 29,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,858 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,503 miles

fRONT EXHAUST PIPE = POOR CONDITION NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

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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P351 LOM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P351 LOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P351 LOM registered?

P351 LOM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P351 LOM safe to buy?

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