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P764 WYJ

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,866 mi
Last recorded34,866 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP764 WYJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 34,866 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 34,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2025 34,279 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 33,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 32,895 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 31,967 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 30,865 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 30,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,763 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 30,763 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 30,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 29,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,699 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 27,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,341 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 27,340 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 25,036 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 25,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,846 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 24,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,751 miles

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

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

front discs in poor condition, advise replace next pad change

Fail 26 Jul 2007 21,750 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition, advise replace discs next pad change

Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,329 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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P764 WYJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P764 WYJ, 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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What year was P764 WYJ registered?

P764 WYJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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