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P574 JNU

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,017 mi
Last recorded2,017 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 JNU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 2,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 2,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 2,003 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 1,989 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 1,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 1,969 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 1,963 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 1,947 miles

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

slight play front n/s ball joints

Pass 6 Jul 2018 1,751 miles

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

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

bump stops close to suspension

light corrosion noted on subframe

slight drag n/s rear wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2017 1,743 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 1,691 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 1,618 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 1,618 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 1,574 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 1,490 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 1,490 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 1,354 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 1,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 1,302 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 1,224 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 1,142 miles

slight play in n/s/f ball joint.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 1,131 miles

Movement in front upper and lower ball joints.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 997 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 698 miles

slight play from front ball joints

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 JNU is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P574 JNU, 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 JNU is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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