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P460 MVV

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,069 mi
Last recorded65,069 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 MVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 65,069 miles

All boots getting deteriorated suspension

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm bearings slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside floor slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 64,725 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm knuckle gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Upper suspension arm knuckle gaiter deteriorated

Rear slight corrosion to subframe

Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,601 miles

Rear subframe corroding

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

both front suspension knuckle joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2023 64,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both front suspension knuckle joint dust covers deteriorated

engine overheats

rear subframe corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2022 64,261 miles

Offside Front bonded suspension cone ball joint dust cover split

engine overheated

Fail 22 Aug 2022 64,261 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel rail (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front bonded suspension dust cover split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine overheated

low effort both rear wheels for parking brake

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,434 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 63,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp unit incorrectly postioned (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake cable incorrectly seated in quadrant above exhaust silencer

Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,616 miles

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

Drivers door corroded

Front floor pan corroded both sides

General body corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,401 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 62,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure offside (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,074 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,833 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,974 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,106 miles

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

n/s front tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 3 Jul 2008 57,106 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,790 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 55,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2007 55,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,281 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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P460 MVV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P460 MVV, 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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P460 MVV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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