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P5 MNY

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,142 mi
Last recorded88,142 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 MNY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,142 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 86,772 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 85,779 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 84,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,124 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,342 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 83,334 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,738 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 76,469 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 76,464 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,123 miles

advise repair to o/s outer sill front

Fail 18 Aug 2014 76,123 miles

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

advise repair to o/s outer sill front

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,739 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 71,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 63,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 63,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,205 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 57,573 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 54,125 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2007 54,125 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 48,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 44,227 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2005 44,227 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P5 MNY is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 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 P5 MNY, 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 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P5 MNY registered?

P5 MNY is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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