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P120 TWO

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,495 mi
Last recorded54,495 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 TWO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 54,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.72 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

inner rear valance o/s n/s correded

internal rattle from exhaust

Pass 19 Sep 2015 54,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

general under side corrosion

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing

Fail 18 Sep 2015 54,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

general under side corrosion

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,382 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 51,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,265 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 47,263 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,418 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres are worn on inner edges and are close to legal limit

N/S/F and O/S/F upper balljoints have slight play

Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,409 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Boot floor to rear valance slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,281 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,713 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,686 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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P120 TWO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P120 TWO, 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 P120 TWO registered?

P120 TWO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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