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P356 BNW

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,277 mi
Last recorded49,277 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 BNW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 49,277 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s inner cv boot weeping grease

o/s sill / floor corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,461 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all cv boots slightly deteriorated

o/s/f inner cv boot weeping grease

o/s/f sill / floor area slightly corroded

rear subframe and battery box slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 48,458 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all cv boots slightly deteriorated

o/s/f inner cv boot weeping grease

o/s/f sill / floor area slightly corroded

rear subframe and battery box slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 46,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot full of stuff - unable to fully inspect

both front outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

both sides floors front and rear inc boot / sills corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor / arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot full of stuff - unable to fully inspect

both front outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

both sides floors front and rear inc boot / sills corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 43,124 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 36,761 miles

rear subframe just starting to rust n/s /r & o/s/r

Pass 7 May 2021 31,789 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 25,507 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 17,150 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 16,873 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 15,777 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 15,776 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 14,507 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 14,507 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing and battery box corroded (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in twp places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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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P356 BNW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P356 BNW, 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 P356 BNW registered?

P356 BNW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P356 BNW safe to buy?

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