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P786 KJW

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,382 mi
Last recorded30,382 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 KJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 30,382 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 30,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 29,865 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 28,833 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 28,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 28,774 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 28,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rack gaiters wound up

Pass 4 May 2020 28,434 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 26,819 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,818 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,874 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,809 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 23,139 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 23,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,474 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 22,474 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,956 miles

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

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

both outer sill panels have slight corosion

slight corrosion at both floor pans

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,775 miles

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

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

slight corrosion at n/s and o/s floor pans

surface corrosion at n/s and o/s outer sill panels

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,163 miles

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)

light corrosion nearside front floor pan

Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,414 miles

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,574 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,490 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 17,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,442 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,423 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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P786 KJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P786 KJW, 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 P786 KJW registered?

P786 KJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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