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PHZ 848

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,995 mi
Last recorded7,995 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 848
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 7,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 7,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 7,484 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 7,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 6,988 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 66,221 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 66,221 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 6,143 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 6,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 5,676 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 4,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 93,725 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 88,232 miles

front indicators starting to fade

num plates starting to degrade

o/s track rod end showing wear

slight play in front hubs

Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,392 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 81,380 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,512 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 76,512 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,126 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 61,126 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 51,457 miles

all front ball joints - slight play

n/s head light aim slightly low

Fail 30 Aug 2005 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s headlight aim slightly low

n/s/f & o/s/f ball joints - slight play

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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PHZ 848 is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHZ 848, 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 PHZ 848 registered?

PHZ 848 is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is PHZ 848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHZ 848 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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