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P113 HOJ

1996 Rover Mini

Bronze Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,678 mi
Last recorded70,678 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 HOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 70,687 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 70,312 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 70,312 miles

Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,564 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 68,564 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,624 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 63,624 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 63,586 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,586 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,302 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 62,733 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 62,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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P113 HOJ is a 1996 Rover Mini in Bronze with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P113 HOJ, 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 P113 HOJ registered?

P113 HOJ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P113 HOJ safe to buy?

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