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P85 OEV

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,213 mi
Last recorded74,213 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 OEV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 74,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,457 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 72,901 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,115 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,307 miles

both rear tyres cracking inner side walls

o/s/r hand brake just met requirements

Fail 7 Aug 2015 71,307 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking inner side walls

o/s/r hand brake just met requirements

Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,306 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,149 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 67,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,913 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,565 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,634 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 53,782 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 53,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 43,909 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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P85 OEV 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 P85 OEV, 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 P85 OEV registered?

P85 OEV is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P85 OEV safe to buy?

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