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P459 LKM

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,983 mi
Last recorded73,983 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 LKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 73,983 miles

Front brakes slightest imbalanced

General underbody corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 73,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively worn Handbrake quadrant broken (1.1.15 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reversing lights not working

Pass 1 Dec 2023 73,832 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 73,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,976 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 70,299 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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P459 LKM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P459 LKM, 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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P459 LKM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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