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P844 OKN

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,453 mi
Last recorded43,453 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 OKN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 43,453 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 43,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,181 miles

advanced corrosion exhaust system

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,005 miles

advanced corrosion front exhaust flexy pipe and rattle from rear silencer

advanced wear both front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jun 2015 43,005 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

advanced corrosion front exhaust flexy pipe and rattle from rear silencer

advanced wear both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,801 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 41,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

some lift in n/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,152 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,456 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 38,316 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 37,293 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,821 miles

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

oil leak

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 OKN is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P844 OKN, 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 P844 OKN registered?

P844 OKN is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is P844 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P844 OKN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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