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P465 XCN

1997 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,047 mi
Last recorded88,047 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 XCN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 88,047 miles

undersealed

Pass 20 May 2021 87,322 miles

engine oil

Fail 14 May 2021 87,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil

Pass 29 May 2020 86,487 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,355 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 86,352 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust system hitting off underbody

Front flexible joint exhaust deteriorating

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tyre deflated

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 86,152 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,531 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 85,530 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 82,630 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 82,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 78,958 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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P465 XCN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P465 XCN, 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 XCN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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