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P70 PCF

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,555 mi
Last recorded52,555 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 PCF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 52,555 miles

Emissions not tested over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing Knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,028 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,060 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 46,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,118 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 44,118 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,073 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust flexie damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2013 35,712 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,712 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 33,733 miles

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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P70 PCF is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P70 PCF, 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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P70 PCF is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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