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P754 PKL

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,584 mi
Last recorded38,584 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 PKL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,584 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,042 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,971 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 22,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2009 11,759 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 11,759 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 9,471 miles

air bag light on dash.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 9,471 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

air bag light on dash.

n/s outer sill corroded & holed but not in perscribed area.

o/s/f door step corroded & holed but not in perscribed area

o/s/f tyre flat.

Front bumper insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2007 4,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Oil leak

cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre (no cords showing)

nearside front wiper slight smearing

offside front door step rusting

Pass 22 Sep 2007 4,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre (no cords showing)

nearside front wiper slight smearing

offside front door step rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2006 89,104 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 89,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 78,867 miles

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

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

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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P754 PKL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P754 PKL, 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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P754 PKL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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