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P465 WMJ

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,965 mi
Last recorded82,965 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 WMJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,965 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S/R seat belt will only retract with assistance

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Park brake warning light not working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SRS light on

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 82,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S/R seat belt will only retract with assistance

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Park brake warning light not working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SRS light on

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,632 miles

All 4 ball joints have slight play

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

It has been very dificult to fully inspect the welding repairs due to the high volume of sealer and stone chip used over the repairs

N/S/F outer sill has been fibreglassed, (door area)

O/S/F inner arch has been fibreglassed

Oil leak

SRS light on

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

presenter has informed me that the fibreglass repair to the N/S/F inner wheel arch has been welded under the fibreglass

Fail 18 Aug 2011 72,617 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All 4 ball joints have slight play

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F outer sill has been fibreglassed, (door area)

O/S/F inner arch has been fibreglassed

Oil leak

SRS light on

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,164 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 66,164 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in various places

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,910 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle has undergone extensive corrosion repairs to outer sills

Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,993 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 50,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,004 miles

slight lift both rear radius arms and o/side front top ball joint

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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P465 WMJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P465 WMJ, 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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P465 WMJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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