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P420 NJW

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,648 mi
Last recorded27,648 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 NJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 27,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 27,335 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 27,332 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 26,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 23,952 miles

Nearside Front Swivel slight play

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 23,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Swivel slight play

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 23,935 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 23,895 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 23,865 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 23,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,826 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,813 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,801 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,782 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,774 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,719 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,581 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,159 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,592 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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P420 NJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P420 NJW, 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 P420 NJW registered?

P420 NJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P420 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 NJW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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