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P587 BUD

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,759 mi
Last recorded11,759 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 BUD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 11,759 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 11,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,762 miles

n/s/f part of sill damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2016 96,762 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f part of sill damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,943 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 94,880 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,337 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 94,337 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,037 miles

slight play in offside rear radius arm

Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,029 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 93,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,640 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 89,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear mountings split.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 86,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear mountings split.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 81,175 miles

slight play at offside rear radius arm

Fail 21 Oct 2008 81,133 miles

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

slight play at offside rear radius arm

Pass 4 Aug 2007 76,938 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 76,920 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 72,900 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 72,900 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 66,214 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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P587 BUD is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P587 BUD, 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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P587 BUD is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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