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P417 RCR

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,899 mi
Last recorded88,899 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 RCR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 88,899 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,854 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,962 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,904 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 85,072 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 85,072 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,014 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 82,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner under fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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 fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P417 RCR is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P417 RCR, 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 P417 RCR registered?

P417 RCR is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P417 RCR safe to buy?

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