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P421 CPJ

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,524 mi
Last recorded21,524 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 CPJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 21,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 21,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 21,512 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 21,501 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 21,500 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 21,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 21,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,458 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 21,458 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,447 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,427 miles

slight corrosion to offside under body sill

Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,415 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,404 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 21,402 miles

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

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

The near side rear tyre walls are cracking.

The off side rear tyre walls are cracking.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,394 miles

Oil leak

The near side rear tyre walls are cracking.

The off side rear tyre walls are cracking.

The top engine stabilizer bushes are worn/alouing engine movement.

There is some rusting evident in the near side front wheel housing lower area.

There is some rusting evident in the off side body sill section.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 21,390 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

The near side rear tyre walls are cracking.

The off side rear tyre walls are cracking.

The top engine stabilizer bushes are worn/alouing engine movement.

There is some rusting evident in the near side front wheel housing lower area.

There is some rusting evident in the off side body sill section.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,377 miles

Nearside front floor front edge starting to corrode.

Rear tyres starting to show signs of age related cracks.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 21,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front floor front edge starting to corrode.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres starting to show signs of age related cracks.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,361 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,352 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,328 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,318 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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P421 CPJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P421 CPJ, 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 P421 CPJ registered?

P421 CPJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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