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P777 CJC

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,037 mi
Last recorded76,037 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 CJC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 76,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate loose

Offside Front Outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2025 74,371 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corroded on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corroded on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 74,364 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corroded on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corroded on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 72,580 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 72,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong kick (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 69,853 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 69,849 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 67,702 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 67,700 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,436 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 67,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,436 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,790 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,716 miles

top engine mount worn

Fail 24 Jan 2017 66,709 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

top engine mount worn

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front door sils have corrosion

offside front tyre has signs of being runflat to the inner sidewall

Fail 27 Aug 2015 65,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres required further inflation in order to carry out mot

offside front and nearside front outer sills excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering

offside front tyre has run flat damage to the inner sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear axle has suface rust

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,772 miles

Airbag light on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 62,767 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Airbag light on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,365 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 59,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 53,835 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 50,120 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 45,836 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 41,541 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 38,090 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 38,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P777 CJC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P777 CJC, 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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P777 CJC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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