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P852 UUA

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

63,370 mi
Last recorded63,370 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 UUA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,370 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,368 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 63,368 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,177 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 60,177 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,132 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 60,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,613 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has damage

rear valance corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2009 59,393 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 59,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion round rear subframe

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,329 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 59,328 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 59,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 69,139 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 69,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,251 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 58,248 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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 UUA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 P852 UUA, 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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P852 UUA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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