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P987 PKL

1997 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,587 mi
Last recorded56,587 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 PKL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 56,587 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2025 56,587 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,468 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 56,468 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 56,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,516 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 54,542 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,794 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 53,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 48,076 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,238 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 45,238 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,335 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,198 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 43,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

both front suspension upper ball joints have play

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded through outside of prescribed area

o/s/f lower floor pan corroding within 30cm of the lower suspension mount

o/s/f lower outer sill panel corroded through outside of prescribed area

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,059 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

o/s/f lower outer sill corroded through,outside of a prescribed area

some play in both front suspension upper swivel joints

some play in the n/s/r wheel bearing

some play in the o/s/r radius arm bearings

Fail 27 Nov 2007 39,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

o/s/f lower outer sill corroded through,outside of a prescribed area

some play in both front suspension upper swivel joints

some play in the n/s/r wheel bearing

some play in the o/s/r radius arm bearings

Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,339 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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P987 PKL is a 1997 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P987 PKL, 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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P987 PKL is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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