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P460 RAG

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

34,328 mi
Last recorded34,328 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 RAG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2019 34,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of sill/step panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure does not secure down (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire fouling exhaust due to poor fitting (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod ()

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

clutch hydrolic cap/top missing

Fail 31 Jul 2018 34,307 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective cannot work correctly as wiring is broken (1.1.10 (f))

Central hand brake cable cutting into floor

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front caliper's wrong fitment

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play border line (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

Rear exhaust poorly fitted

engine over heating

wear in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,766 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 33,766 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 31,489 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 31,482 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,045 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 24,045 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,224 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 21,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 21,198 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,597 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 RAG is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RAG, 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 RAG is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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