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P590 NDB

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

82,294 mi
Last recorded82,294 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 NDB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,294 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 82,282 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 76,441 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 76,428 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Advise both rear tyres cracked close to cords

Offside spot light inop

Fail 4 Dec 2007 76,278 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

fuel pipes at rear are very rusty.

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall.

only 2mm tread left on nearside front tyre.

sills both sides at front are rusted thru.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 71,327 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 71,324 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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P590 NDB is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P590 NDB, 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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P590 NDB is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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