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P447 DHG

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,066 mi
Last recorded15,066 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 DHG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 15,066 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 14,942 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 14,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 14,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 14,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edge!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 12,882 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,786 miles

both front floor pans dented

bungee strap holding bonnet down

Pass 5 Dec 2013 12,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 12,766 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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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P447 DHG 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 77.8%.

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 P447 DHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P447 DHG registered?

P447 DHG is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P447 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 DHG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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