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P98 CBC

1997 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

10,964 mi
Last recorded10,964 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 CBC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 10,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 10,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower spring mounting joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 10,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower spring mounting joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 7,494 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 4,763 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 3,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 3,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 1,693 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded / holed

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 1,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded / holed

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 882 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,419 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front flexi brake hose runs close to suspension arm on lock to lock check

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb faulty (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front flexi brake hose runs close to suspension arm on lock to lock check

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,487 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm slight play

Offside Front brake hose runs close to tie bar arm

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

default cat test done cannot find specific engine number

front and rear subframe mountings rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,283 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 92,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,474 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 86,472 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 83,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 76,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 69,703 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,502 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s inner wheel arch to floor exessiviely corroded

o/s and n/s outter sill corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2006 65,485 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

o/s @n/s inner wheel arch to floor excessively corroded

o/s outter sill excessively corroded

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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P98 CBC is a 1997 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P98 CBC, 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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P98 CBC is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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