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P599 TAM

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,100 mi
Last recorded30,100 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 TAM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 30,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 29,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 29,732 miles

offside wash jet blocked

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 29,716 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 29,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,314 miles

Both outer front sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,611 miles

n/s/f sill starting to rust

o/s/f sill starting to rust

Fail 10 Mar 2009 19,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f sill starting to rust

o/s/f sill starting to rust

Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,515 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,126 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 15,126 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 12,846 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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P599 TAM is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P599 TAM, 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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What year was P599 TAM registered?

P599 TAM is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P599 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 TAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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