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P569 MJN

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,241 mi
Last recorded74,241 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 MJN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 74,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

front to rear heavily covered in underseal

Pass 17 May 2024 70,793 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 70,790 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 70,130 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,556 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 25 Nov 2021 69,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Nov 2019 69,478 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 24 Oct 2019 69,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle cover in underseal

Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,925 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 18 Aug 2017 68,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,229 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 68,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,972 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,575 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,348 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,082 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 62,081 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 59,361 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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P569 MJN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P569 MJN, 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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P569 MJN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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