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P686 HRB

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,362 mi
Last recorded86,362 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 HRB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,362 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing thin on insides of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 86,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing thin on insides of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,955 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 85,928 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits actual 1.260, shouldbe 0.970 or lower. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits actual 0.400, should be 0.200 or lower (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,698 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 85,698 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,172 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 83,167 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split and offside (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,418 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,604 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 81,602 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 81,578 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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P686 HRB is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P686 HRB, 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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P686 HRB is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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