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P393 DPB

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,057 mi
Last recorded54,057 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 DPB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,057 miles

both front wings corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to front wings/a panel,front scuttle,sills,floorpans.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,425 miles

vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2013 51,425 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 50,434 miles

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

NSF "A" panel corroded at bottom.

NSR suspension, slightly stiff.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2011 50,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant low.

Corrosion hole in front end of OS sill.

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

Heavey corrosion by OS door hinge bolts,under wing.

NSF "A" panel corroded at bottom.

NSR suspension, slightly stiff.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 49,369 miles

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

Significant corrosion showing at OSF "A" pillar,inner wing.

Fail 19 May 2010 49,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Significant corrosion showing at OSF "A" pillar,inner wing.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,491 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,729 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,775 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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P393 DPB is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P393 DPB, 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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P393 DPB is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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