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P842 WUA

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,572 mi
Last recorded48,572 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 WUA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 48,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension covered in underseal and greese

Pass 13 Aug 2024 48,499 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,482 miles

Offside Front jacking point corrded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 48,464 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 48,448 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front A post / inner wheel tub corroded

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

Offside Front A post/ inner wheel tub corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,242 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,191 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 48,187 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 48,022 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 47,990 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/f floor / jacking point corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,990 miles

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

o/s/f floor / jacking point corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,743 miles

o/s/r suspension stiff

Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,670 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 47,670 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2006

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 45,600 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 45,600 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high 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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P842 WUA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P842 WUA, 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 P842 WUA registered?

P842 WUA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P842 WUA safe to buy?

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