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P79 PPP

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,842 mi
Last recorded50,842 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 PPP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 50,842 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 50,820 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 50,564 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,115 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 50,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 48,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,593 miles

front exhaust flexie deterated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,966 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,230 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,455 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,829 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 44,093 miles

front exhaust flexie deterating

o/s front w/blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,474 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,206 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 39,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust flexie deterating

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,777 miles

front exhaust flexie deterating

Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,050 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 36,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s front top ball joints someplay

n/s rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,174 miles

n/s and o/s front top ball joints someplay

n/s rear tyre worn low

Pass 5 Oct 2005 32,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack securing u bolts slack

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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P79 PPP is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P79 PPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P79 PPP registered?

P79 PPP is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P79 PPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 PPP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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