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P845 JJW

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,899 mi
Last recorded13,899 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 JJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 13,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underside

Fail 18 May 2021 13,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underside

Pass 10 Jul 2019 13,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 13,311 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 13,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

outer sill repairs require attention

Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,101 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,779 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,392 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 12,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 11,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 11,311 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,122 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 10,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,569 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 8,883 miles

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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P845 JJW is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P845 JJW, 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 P845 JJW registered?

P845 JJW is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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