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P436 FHN

1997 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,680 mi
Last recorded66,680 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 FHN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 66,680 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 66,047 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 66,035 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,638 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 65,621 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 65,621 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 65,543 miles

corrosion to floor pan

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 65,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,567 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 64,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,317 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

damage to n/s/f wing (paint pealing away)

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 61,503 miles

Oil leak

Under body corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2017 61,503 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

o/s/f floor corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,060 miles

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 59,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,441 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 50,441 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,899 miles

## hazard light switch intermitant fault

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear radius ram rubber boot weak

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,494 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 49,490 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,138 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,386 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,780 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 43,443 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,443 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,651 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 41,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P436 FHN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P436 FHN, 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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P436 FHN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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