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P796 HOK

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

16,291 mi
Last recorded16,291 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 HOK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 16,291 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2022 15,839 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 26 Aug 2022 15,839 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2021 13,757 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 11,269 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 10,581 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 6,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 6,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 4,609 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2016 4,023 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,328 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 99,319 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 95,579 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 95,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 79,006 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 79,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 67,826 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 58,182 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 58,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Slight play in nearside radius arm.

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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P796 HOK is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P796 HOK, 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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P796 HOK is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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