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P378 HVP

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

34,713 mi
Last recorded34,713 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 HVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 34,713 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 27,018 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 24,540 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 24,380 miles

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak and over heating (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating Off side and near side (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 22,032 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 22,032 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Off side and near side (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 20,330 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 May 2016 20,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high Off side and near side (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 9,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 9,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 84,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 60,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,797 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 38,797 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

altinator belt very worn

oil filter very rusty

rear exhaust repaired

Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

altinator belt very worn

oil filter very rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,433 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 23,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P378 HVP is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 P378 HVP, 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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P378 HVP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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