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P408 MOR

1997 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

91,259 mi
Last recorded91,259 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 MOR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 91,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 91,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 91,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 90,866 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 90,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 90,399 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 90,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 90,277 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,652 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,873 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 88,872 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,744 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight brake judder

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 86,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight brake judder

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 84,321 miles

slight wear in the nearside front top ball joint

slight wear in the offside front lower ball joint

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,763 miles

offside front brake back plate loose

slight wear in the nearside front top ball joint

slight wear in the offside front lower ball joint

Fail 15 Oct 2012 82,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside front brake back plate loose

slight wear in the nearside front top ball joint

slight wear in the offside front lower ball joint

Pass 12 Oct 2011 81,296 miles

slight play in the offside front lower ball joint

Fail 11 Oct 2011 81,293 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in the offside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,455 miles

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

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

both outer sills have been repaired and under sealed

floor starting to corrode

parking brake cables starting to corrode

Fail 7 Oct 2010 80,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

both outer sills have been repaired and under sealed

floor starting to corrode

parking brake cables starting to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,878 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 77,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,140 miles

evidence of accident damage repairs to offside front

rear subframe slight damage

Fail 19 Nov 2008 71,140 miles

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

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

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

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

evidence of accident damage repairs to offside front

rear subframe slight damage

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,098 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 68,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 64,778 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 64,778 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,022 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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P408 MOR is a 1997 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P408 MOR, 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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P408 MOR is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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