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P793 JVP

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,640 mi
Last recorded45,640 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 JVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 45,640 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 45,634 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 45,425 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,207 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 44,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 44,997 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,471 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,442 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,867 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,650 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 42,645 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,457 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,996 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,101 miles

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

Parking brake cable is corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 41,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake cable is corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,503 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,677 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 34,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 30,165 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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P793 JVP is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P793 JVP, 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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P793 JVP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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