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P743 NLH

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,288 mi
Last recorded59,288 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 NLH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 59,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close at outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 59,288 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both outer cv boots insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheelarch /flitch corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front wheelarches/flitches corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close at outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2024 59,283 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 58,980 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 57,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 57,032 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 55,877 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,448 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,688 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,902 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,825 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,235 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,772 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,620 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,341 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,398 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 47,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,537 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 75,793 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 75,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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P743 NLH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P743 NLH, 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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P743 NLH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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