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P980 KKR

1997 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,084 mi
Last recorded72,084 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 KKR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,084 miles

NSF floor corroding

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 72,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

NSF floor corroding

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 71,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 71,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,753 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2016 71,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front under body sill corroded slightly

oil leak

slight play in both front bottom balljoints

slight play in both front track rod end balljoints

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,342 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 70,335 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,406 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 68,332 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,368 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexi-pipe damaged

nearside rear subframe starting to corrode

offside rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jun 2012 66,368 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi-pipe damaged

nearside rear subframe starting to corrode

offside rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 65,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,328 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,770 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 56,208 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 56,207 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,770 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 42,267 miles

FRONT SUSPENION VERY LOW BOTH SIDES.

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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P980 KKR is a 1997 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P980 KKR, 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 P980 KKR registered?

P980 KKR is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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