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K155 DPJ

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,044 mi
Last recorded48,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 DPJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,044 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,996 miles

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

offside front sill corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 44,991 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front sill corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,985 miles

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 44,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2013 44,968 miles

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 43,762 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,580 miles

corrosion around rear subframe & mountings

corrosion on outer sills

hazard light switch faulty

headlamp aims blurred

no rear seats fitted

oil leaks

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,995 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 41,995 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 40,321 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 36,778 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 36,776 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,332 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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K155 DPJ is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 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 K155 DPJ, 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 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K155 DPJ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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