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KAZ 8669

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,753 mi
Last recorded48,753 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 8669
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 48,753 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 48,753 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 30,787 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 30,629 miles

front tyres worn on inner tread

offside rear radius arm stiff

rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 30,629 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on inner tread

offside rear radius arm stiff

rear shockabsorbers feel weak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,827 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 27,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery cable (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,814 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,167 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 26,120 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

multi repairs to underside covered over with undeseal

Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,823 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,610 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 24,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear floors very rusty

both sills covered in underseal

front floors rusty

front pads low

handbrake cables rusty

ns sill welded from inside

rear subframe rusty

windscreen scratched

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,563 miles

front wings corroded heavily corroded general underbody front and rear sub frame corroded o/s sill coroded not area

Fail 12 Oct 2012 24,561 miles

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

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

front wings corroded heavily corroded general underbody front and rear sub frame corroded o/s sill coroded not area

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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KAZ 8669 is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 KAZ 8669, 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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What year was KAZ 8669 registered?

KAZ 8669 is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is KAZ 8669 safe to buy?

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