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M5 GPW

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,149 mi
Last recorded43,149 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 GPW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 43,149 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 42,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,856 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,772 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 42,761 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,607 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 41,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 39,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2013 38,337 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 38,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,548 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 36,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,361 miles

corrosion to sills ands rear subframe

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn edges

nearside front and rear wheel bearings noisy - no roughness detected

Fail 11 Apr 2011 33,360 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to sills ands rear subframe

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn edges

nearside front and rear wheel bearings noisy - no roughness detected

Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2010 32,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,735 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear sub-frame corroded n/s

Fail 21 Apr 2009 30,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear sub-frame corroded n/s

Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,310 miles

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

slight corrosion rear sub-frame n/s

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,365 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 27,364 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)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,608 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 25,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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M5 GPW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M5 GPW, 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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M5 GPW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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