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P377 RYK

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,709 mi
Last recorded63,709 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 RYK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (fibre glass) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (fibre glass) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 63,709 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (fibre glass) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (fibre glass) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,709 miles

Front Wiper blades have slight deterioration

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,709 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 63,709 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,707 miles

play in n/s raduis arm

Fail 1 Dec 2010 63,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s swivels have play

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s n/s/f tie bar bushes worn

play in n/s raduis arm

Pass 8 Jul 2009 63,699 miles

s.r.s warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 63,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

s.r.s warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,653 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 63,653 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bumper insecure

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Oct 2006 61,813 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 55,519 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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P377 RYK is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P377 RYK, 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 P377 RYK registered?

P377 RYK is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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