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P627 KDA

1997 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

52,348 mi
Last recorded52,348 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 KDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,348 miles

exhaust repaired

rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 52,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust repaired

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,534 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust has been repaired

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 50,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 50,517 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wings , battery box , rear subframe & floor corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front wings heavily corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,549 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,517 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,695 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 42,663 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate damaged.Play in o/s/r wheel bearing.O/s/f brake binding.Corrosion to both outer sills,

Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,491 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED †CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS †O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,728 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS,BATTERY BOX AND TO BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 34,723 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS,BATTERY BOX AND TO BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 31,780 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 31,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

DAMAGE TO O/S/F TIE BAR †O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P627 KDA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P627 KDA, 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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P627 KDA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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