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P692 GUJ

1997 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,299 mi
Last recorded96,299 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP692 GUJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,299 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,302 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,909 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,463 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 78,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,360 miles

floors under body heavily undersealed

handbrake cable rubbing

sills untestable covered with plastic skirts

unable to carry out roller brake test due to height of vehicle (lowered) had to use decelerometer

Fail 9 Mar 2013 76,350 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

floors under body heavily undersealed

handbrake cable rubbing

sills untestable covered with plastic skirts

unable to carry out roller brake test due to height of vehicle (lowered) had to use decelerometer

Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,433 miles

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

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

some corrosion showing on rear subframe and outer sills/floor pan

Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,439 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,013 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 72,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 71,321 miles

1/some condensation in n/s headlamp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P692 GUJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P692 GUJ, 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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P692 GUJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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