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P803 SWC

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,438 mi
Last recorded89,438 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 SWC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 89,438 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 89,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 86,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 85,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 84,310 miles

Nearside outer sill some corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2021 84,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

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

Nearside outer sill some corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2020 83,794 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,578 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,256 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,078 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,437 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 77,429 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,724 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 76,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished within treads

Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,566 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 74,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 74,301 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,225 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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P803 SWC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P803 SWC, 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 P803 SWC registered?

P803 SWC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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