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P574 HVP

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,284 mi
Last recorded73,284 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 HVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 73,284 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 73,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 71,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 71,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 71,052 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 69,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 68,294 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 66,677 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 66,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,782 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has been modified satisfactory.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 65,781 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has been modified satisfactory.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 64,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 64,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,465 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 64,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P574 HVP is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P574 HVP, 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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P574 HVP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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