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P652 LON

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 LON
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 82,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 82,185 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear subframe bush slight perishing

Fail 14 Dec 2022 82,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,998 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 11 Apr 2016 81,998 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion battery box (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating and has cuts in outer wall but not to cords

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre deteriorating and has cuts in outer wall but not to cords

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorating

item in drivers view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2014 79,770 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,403 miles

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Corrosion to offside front inner wing panel

Heaviiy corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Heaviy corrosion to offside outer sill

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

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

Offside front tyre damaged on tread & has signs of fouling on edges of wing

Rear subframe corroded

Slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Fail 4 Oct 2012 66,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Corrosion to offside front inner wing panel

Heaviiy corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Heaviy corrosion to offside outer sill

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

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

Offside front tyre damaged on tread & has signs of fouling on edges of wing

Rear subframe corroded

Slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,958 miles

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

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

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

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

corrnceosion to front valance

corrnceosion to rear valance

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,879 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to offside floor pan

heavy corrosion and hole in offside front floor pan not within prescribed areas

heavy corrosion and hole in offside front outer sill not within prescribed areas

heavy corrosion and holes in both front inner wheel arches not within prescribed areas

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,468 miles

rear registration plate slightly fadded

Fail 7 Oct 2009 51,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear registration plate slightly fadded

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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P652 LON is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P652 LON, 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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P652 LON is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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