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P438 DEP

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,285 mi
Last recorded70,285 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 DEP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 70,285 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Manifold to downpipe bolts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 69,800 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2024 69,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer + inner excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,602 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,321 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,988 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,383 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 65,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working also lens broken (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls

Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wiper smears slightly

Slight wear/play in offside steering rack knuckle

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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P438 DEP is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P438 DEP, 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 P438 DEP registered?

P438 DEP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P438 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 DEP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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