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P585 NVM

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,530 mi
Last recorded81,530 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 NVM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,530 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,652 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2014 79,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,884 miles

front to rear brake pipe (at rear) corroded

rear floor pan and valance area , heavily corroded

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Jun 2013 77,878 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Boot floor panel and offside of rear valance panel corroded to excess

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edge of tread

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Very poor repairs to rear Subframe and Underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2013 77,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

advise n/s sill corroded not excessive

advise n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,574 miles

Both front floor panels and outer Sills corroded

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

Offside of boot floor panel corroded

Rear Suspension Subframe in very poor condition due to corrosion

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 74,467 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front floor panels and outer Sills corroded

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

Offside of boot floor panel corroded

Rear Suspension Subframe in very poor condition due to corrosion

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,795 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 71,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise idle speed high

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

advise sills covered with silicon/undersill

Fail 18 Nov 2009 67,895 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,895 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,035 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 65,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,614 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 59,661 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 59,659 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

head light reflectors corroded

o/s/r radius arm sticking up

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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P585 NVM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P585 NVM, 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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P585 NVM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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