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P68 OPX

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

19,176 mi
Last recorded19,176 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 OPX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 19,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s floor (front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s front and rear inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 19,158 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

all floors / sills corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 113,762 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 107,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 100,104 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,559 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s rear ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,563 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear floor corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rear (front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 77,146 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rear (front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,800 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Rear Subframe assembly corroding.

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 63,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Rear Subframe assembly corroding.

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,106 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipe is getting rusted

Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,224 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 57,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,299 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,592 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,532 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 36,529 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

BOTH FRONT TEAR DROP MOUNTS POOR CONDITION

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,180 miles

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 12 Oct 2006 33,178 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

slight play in both top and bottom swivels

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 OPX is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P68 OPX, 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 OPX is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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