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P836 LOH

1997 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,090 mi
Last recorded46,090 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 LOH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,090 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2009 46,076 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

O/S and N/S lower "A" post inner and outer starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,720 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 44,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted in N/S/F seat, can not properly check seat belt

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,352 miles

washers 1 jet only each side working

Fail 30 Oct 2007 43,336 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

washers 1 jet only each side working

Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,276 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 41,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P836 LOH is a 1997 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P836 LOH, 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 P836 LOH registered?

P836 LOH is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P836 LOH safe to buy?

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