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P612 DEP

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,742 mi
Last recorded95,742 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 DEP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 95,742 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 95,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Near side front upper ball joint grease nipple missing

Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,743 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 95,742 miles

Nearside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light is on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,743 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 95,742 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,742 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,742 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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P612 DEP is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P612 DEP, 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 P612 DEP registered?

P612 DEP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P612 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P612 DEP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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