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P781 XWS

1997 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests12 (4 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,785 mi
Last recorded68,785 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 XWS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,785 miles

Front little clearance between bump stops and suspension

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play upper swivel joint

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch cover missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

noise from steering ? top of column

Fail 4 Jul 2022 68,785 miles

Emissions not tested aborted test due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front little clearance between bump stops and suspension

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play upper swivel joint

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch cover missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

noise from steering ? top of column

Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper swivel joint slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted and deterioated

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clicking noise from steering on lock to lock ?

engine over heated at end of test

head lamp levelling switch insecure hanging down !!!

Fail 4 Jun 2018 68,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper swivel joint slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted and deterioated

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clicking noise from steering on lock to lock ?

engine over heated at end of test

head lamp levelling switch insecure hanging down !!!

Fail 16 Apr 2018 68,687 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside steering rack boot twisted

Offside Front rubber cone adjustment nuts loose

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clicking noise from lock to lock

Fail 6 Feb 2018 68,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe manifold joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside offside steering rack boot twisted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 68,676 miles

Emissions not tested System blowing excessively to carry out a meaningful test. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Loose at manifold to down pipe joint. (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended 'Trumpet' is displaced from its rubber cone location. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop no clearance (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and is slightly noisy (2.6.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy but not rough when rotated.

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

Play in nearside rear radius arm bearings/bushes, not to excess.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,854 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 62,841 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,755 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 61,755 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 61,720 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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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P781 XWS is a 1997 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P781 XWS, 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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P781 XWS is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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