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P653 GPE

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,723 mi
Last recorded75,723 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 GPE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 75,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 74,148 miles

Offside Front Dipped headlamp turns off when main beam is selected

Fail 18 Jun 2025 74,141 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Dipped headlamp turns off when main beam is selected

Fail 17 Apr 2025 74,098 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 72,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,654 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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P653 GPE is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P653 GPE, 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 P653 GPE registered?

P653 GPE is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P653 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P653 GPE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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