MOT Status
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10,964 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Both front wiper blades starting to split
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 ()
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 ()
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
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)
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)
Oil leak
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P98 CBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P98 CBC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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