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P658 KOA

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 KOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 76,820 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 76,351 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 74,699 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 74,699 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 72,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,847 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 71,217 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,384 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,312 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 66,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,046 miles

boot floor panel corroded trough- need attension.

bothside rear swing arm play.

front flex pipe braking marginal pass. should replace.and leak gas.

rear subframe corroded it need attension.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 64,046 miles

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

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

boot floor panel corroded trough- need attension.

bothside rear swing arm play.

front flex pipe braking marginal pass. should replace.and leak gas.

rear subframe corroded it need attension.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bothside front brake pads worn thin.

bothside front shocks absorbers -negligeble damping effect.should be replaced.

bothside front wiper blade should be replaced.

bothside rear shocks absorbers negligeble- damping effect/should be replaced.

nearside rear swing arm stiff.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder badly worn.should replace.

offside rear sub frame very corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,599 miles

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

offside front tyre inner shoulder badly worn should replace,.

offside rear tyre perishing.

rear sub frame , bothside very corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 59,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside front tyre inner shoulder badly worn should replace,.

offside rear tyre perishing.

rear sub frame , bothside very corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,701 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 46,852 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,476 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front indicator bulbs discoloured

n/s/f slight c.v.boot grease leak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,777 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 37,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

fron t tyres worn on edges

suggest tracking checked

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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P658 KOA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P658 KOA, 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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P658 KOA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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