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P788 WWX

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

53,654 mi
Last recorded53,654 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 WWX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,654 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general areas (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general areas (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides at subframe mounts (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,511 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 52,511 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,262 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 52,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 51,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,694 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,958 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 46,944 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 45,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,517 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,182 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 43,159 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel is steel

some perishing to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2006 39,402 miles

1, nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play. 2, hand brake cables poor.

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,402 miles

1, nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play. 2, hand brake cables poor.

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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P788 WWX is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P788 WWX, 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 P788 WWX registered?

P788 WWX is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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