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P612 PKL

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,650 mi
Last recorded57,650 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 PKL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 56,748 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 56,739 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer 1\4 panel insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 55,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front floors have slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2016 54,950 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,639 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 53,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 51,519 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 51,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 47,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,066 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,047 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,032 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 38,030 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,977 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 36,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,549 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 35,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,240 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,878 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,217 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 29,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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 PKL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PKL, 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 PKL registered?

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

Is P612 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P612 PKL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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