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P608 XAB

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,902 mi
Last recorded58,902 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 XAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 58,902 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 58,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,794 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,712 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,674 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 58,665 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 58,604 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front rust hole the osf cill.

Fail 30 Jan 2020 58,595 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front rust hole the osf cill.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,512 miles

Fuel pipe by the fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front sill corroded through

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,406 miles

Fuel pipe corroded by fuel filter

Fail 25 Jan 2018 58,406 miles

Fuel pipe corroded by fuel filter

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,352 miles

Offside Front sill corroded through

Fail 7 Feb 2017 58,342 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front sill corroded through

Fail 12 Jan 2017 58,288 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wing corroded through

Offside Front sill corroded through

Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,219 miles

both front inner sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,181 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,083 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,968 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,888 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 57,745 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 57,699 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,543 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 57,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,363 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,157 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 57,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 56,826 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 56,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,495 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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P608 XAB is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P608 XAB, 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 P608 XAB registered?

P608 XAB is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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