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P719 JOP

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,292 mi
Last recorded75,292 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 JOP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,292 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,267 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,740 miles

both rear tyres worn inside edges

coolant cap keeps blowing off,,play n/s/f and o/s/f top balljoints have play

corrosion to brake pipes,inner arches

corrosion to floorpans,suspension mounts,components

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills out of area

Fail 6 Nov 2015 73,740 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn inside edges

coolant cap keeps blowing off,,play n/s/f and o/s/f top balljoints have play

corrosion to brake pipes,inner arches

corrosion to floorpans,suspension mounts,components

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills out of area

o/s/r trailing arm starting to seize

Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,201 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 72,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 71,616 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 71,614 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

reading less than expected on o/s h/brake

Pass 23 May 2012 69,148 miles

oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 69,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 64,074 miles

both outer sills corroding

offside front floor pan damaged

Fail 7 May 2011 64,025 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both outer sills corroding

offside front floor pan damaged

Pass 28 May 2010 58,492 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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P719 JOP is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue 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 P719 JOP, 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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P719 JOP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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