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P361 SVX

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,300 mi
Last recorded34,300 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 SVX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 34,300 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 33,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 32,944 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 31,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 30,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 26,572 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 14,460 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 14,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 8,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 3,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,728 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,540 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 95,526 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

MAIN HAND BRAKE CABLE FROM LEVER IS QUITE BADLY CORRODED

Main battery cable is insecure at front and rear of the vehicle.

Rear battery box is badly corroded.

Rear subframe is badly corroded in places.

Pass 18 May 2010 93,726 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 93,726 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear subframe rusting

Pass 8 May 2009 89,250 miles

slight rusting forming in rear subframe

Pass 3 May 2008 86,112 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 86,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 83,741 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,036 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 82,036 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 82,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P361 SVX is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P361 SVX, 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 P361 SVX registered?

P361 SVX is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P361 SVX safe to buy?

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