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P840 CFJ

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,036 mi
Last recorded51,036 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 CFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,036 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 51,014 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 49,768 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,359 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 47,786 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 47,727 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Feb 2022 47,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,895 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,304 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,075 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 73,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,796 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 40,791 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,124 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,113 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 34,113 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,271 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 33,268 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both bottom a panels coroed

oil leak from engine

round windscreen if rotten at bottom

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,489 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 32,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,667 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 31,667 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,652 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,383 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 29,383 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 27,638 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 27,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P840 CFJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P840 CFJ, 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 P840 CFJ registered?

P840 CFJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 February 1997.

Is P840 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P840 CFJ shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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