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P68 HEC

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,551 mi
Last recorded42,551 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 HEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 42,551 miles

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie bar front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 42,551 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie bar front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,369 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 41,369 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,938 miles

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

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear both rear tyres perishing in the tread

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,517 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,516 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,772 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 33,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,753 miles

surface corrosion on rear subframe.

Pass 7 May 2013 32,319 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f small hole in outer sill

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,309 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 29,309 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,111 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,054 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 24,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2005 20,321 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 20,307 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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P68 HEC 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 70.8%.

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 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 P68 HEC, 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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P68 HEC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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