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P818 SRL

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,650 mi
Last recorded45,650 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 SRL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 45,650 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 May 2024 45,198 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 45,119 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,024 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,354 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 43,887 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 43,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on o/s sill

Fail 15 Apr 2016 43,408 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,482 miles

pedal covers fitted

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Dec 2014 42,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

pedal covers fitted

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,605 miles

Oil leak

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

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

pedal covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2013 41,600 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

pedal covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2012 40,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

pedal covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2011 37,128 miles

Headlights require new adjusters Temporary repair

Slight Play offside front upper & lower suspension ball joints

slight play offside front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Fail 5 May 2011 33,813 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play offside front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Pass 26 May 2010 33,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 28,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,899 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear sub frame starting to rust (blistering)

Pass 2 May 2007 27,742 miles

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

subframe starting to rust

Pass 5 May 2006 27,256 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 27,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P818 SRL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P818 SRL, 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 P818 SRL registered?

P818 SRL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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