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P142 EOH

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,055 mi
Last recorded32,055 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 EOH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,055 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 31,628 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 31,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,729 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 30,729 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,539 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 26,283 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 26,229 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,502 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 15,754 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side rear and off side rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear section of battery cable insecure

rear section of hand brake cable corroded

rear sections of fuel pipes corroded

rust spots on floor pan and outer sills

Pass 19 Jan 2009 14,476 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 14,476 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,824 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside and nearside ball joints slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P142 EOH is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P142 EOH, 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 P142 EOH registered?

P142 EOH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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