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P794 KJA

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,538 mi
Last recorded72,538 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 KJA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 72,538 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 72,462 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,375 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 72,138 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,948 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 71,228 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,481 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear boot floor corroding by subframe

Fail 19 Jul 2018 70,445 miles

Brake cable damaged both cables frayed and weak by axel pivits (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance not tested parking brake due to condition of cables (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear axel pivit bushes seizing

rear boot floor corroding by subframe mounts

slight play o/s/f bottom joint

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,315 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 69,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,685 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 59,521 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 53,137 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2011 46,271 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 42,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 41,153 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 32,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 27,828 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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P794 KJA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P794 KJA, 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 P794 KJA registered?

P794 KJA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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