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P807 KBA

1997 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,074 mi
Last recorded42,074 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 KBA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,074 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm slight play

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

Rear subframe surface rust

sills surface rust

Fail 19 Aug 2024 42,069 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear radius arm slight play

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

Rear subframe surface rust

sills surface rust

Pass 6 Oct 2022 39,466 miles

slight noise steering coloum

Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,171 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 31,209 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar road slight damaged but not seriously weekend

Offside Front 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 29 Jan 2019 30,941 miles

Offside Front 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))

n/s/f tie bar road damaged but not seriously weekend

Pass 1 Feb 2018 30,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 30,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,639 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 29,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 27,515 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 27,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 26,502 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 24,023 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 21,741 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,362 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 17,154 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 14,755 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 11,931 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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P807 KBA is a 1997 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P807 KBA, 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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P807 KBA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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