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P352 RNA

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,874 mi
Last recorded79,874 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 RNA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,874 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 79,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 69,956 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 69,260 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 68,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

initial play in nearside top ball joint,initial corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,429 miles

initial play in nearside top ball joint,initial corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,947 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

initial play in nearside top ball joint

Fail 14 Apr 2008 67,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

initial play in nearside top ball joint

Pass 9 Feb 2007 67,180 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 67,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,291 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 60,271 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Service 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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P352 RNA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P352 RNA, 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 P352 RNA registered?

P352 RNA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P352 RNA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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