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P844 CFJ

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,473 mi
Last recorded38,473 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 CFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust system corrodimg

offside front suspension slightly low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,473 miles

exhaust system corrodimg

offside front suspension slightly low

Pass 24 May 2010 34,730 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust system is heavily corroded.

Fail 21 May 2010 34,730 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust system is heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,813 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,517 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 25,517 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 23,447 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2005 21,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 21,570 miles

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

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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P844 CFJ is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P844 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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P844 CFJ is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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