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P852 LRV

1997 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

63,737 mi
Last recorded63,737 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 LRV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 63,737 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 62,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 62,032 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,045 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,988 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,001 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 57,990 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central full system required

Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,833 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub frame corroding

Nearside Front Suspension almost riding on bump stop

Offside Front Suspension almost riding on bump stop

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2018 55,584 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,991 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner valance coroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,549 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine steady bar (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 52,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine steady bar (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,842 miles

n/s/f sill corroded

wet day

Fail 22 Jun 2015 50,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wet day

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

n/s/f sill corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,181 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,750 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,915 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 45,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,644 miles

gear change sill leaking

o/s n/s/f archs corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,304 miles

slight play in o/s n/s/f swivels

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,330 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 35,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,385 miles

rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,814 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 137,595 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,224 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 23,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P852 LRV is a 1997 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P852 LRV, 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 P852 LRV registered?

P852 LRV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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