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P102 MHP

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 MHP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,692 miles

air bag light on

outer sills weld repaired

Fail 12 Jun 2012 78,692 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,198 miles

srs light on

Fail 2 Jun 2011 77,198 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

srs light on

Fail 3 Jun 2010 76,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 72,445 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 72,445 miles

Centre Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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P102 MHP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P102 MHP, 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 P102 MHP registered?

P102 MHP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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