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P358 NJW

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

69,953 mi
Last recorded69,953 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 NJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 69,953 miles

Emissions not tested Wold not met specification for all levels - Co, Hc and Lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated As marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill as marked, from seatbelt anchor point (Open door to see) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch - (engine Bay next to hinge) as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated As marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated As marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front scuttle/windscreen body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill as marked, from seatbelt anchor point (open door to see) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill - as marked - hole in lower outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested not working (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated As marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure Can not be locked in position (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure Rear seat base not secure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both N/S and O/S rear panels corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main and rear brake pipes covered in Schutz, can see some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch is badly worn/not correct

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Passenger door badly corroded - not connected underneath

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,803 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 69,792 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping resistance (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,498 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 69,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 68,584 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 68,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure BATTERY CLAMP NOT FITTED (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL PIPES UNDER VEHICLE (ALL MARKED) HEAVILLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure MAIN POWER LEAD FROM BATTERY ON SUBFRAME (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar insecure A PANEL CORRODED / HOLED AROUND DOOR HINGES (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR SUBFRAME IS BADLY CORRODED / WEAKENED (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S FRONT FLOOR TO SILL HOLED O/S REAR FLOOR TO SILL HOLED N/S FRONT FLOOR TO SILL HOLED N/S REAR FLOOR TO SILL HOLED REAR PANEL EXCESSIVE CORROSION ALL AREAS ARE MARKED (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL PIPES UNDERNEATH CORRODED ()

Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SLIGHT PLAY (2.4.G.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 WHEELS ()

BRAKE TEST NOT DONE DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE PIPES

FRONT SPOT LAMP LENS SMASHED - SHARP EDGES

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 67,930 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor under drivers seat and n/s/f (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,466 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 65,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot floor holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing member

offside floor corroded

offside wing corroded and slightly insecure

Pass 28 May 2014 64,612 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2014 64,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 62,576 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear jacking points corroded

nearside rear service and parking brake effort low

offside floor corroded

offside rear brake backing plate damp

Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,549 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear jacking points corroded

nearside rear service and parking brake effort low

offside floor corroded

offside rear brake backing plate damp

Pass 7 Apr 2012 58,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 58,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 57,114 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,095 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,699 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,012 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 50,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,079 miles

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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P358 NJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P358 NJW, 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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P358 NJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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