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P440 KVV

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,057 mi
Last recorded56,057 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 KVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 56,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 55,697 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 55,653 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear intermitent

Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,401 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,994 miles

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front brake discs are corroded on inner.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 52,702 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front brake discs are corroded on inner.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,777 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,161 miles

Both front tyres smooth on inside edges

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR SUB FRAME

Fail 9 Nov 2012 50,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front tyres smooth on inside edges

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

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR SUB FRAME

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,270 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 48,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,520 miles

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

ball joints and radius arms could do with greasing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,758 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 40,829 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,829 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,810 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 34,809 miles

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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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P440 KVV 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 P440 KVV, 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 P440 KVV registered?

P440 KVV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P440 KVV safe to buy?

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