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P156 EOF

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,958 mi
Last recorded43,958 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 EOF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,958 miles

centre outer sill rusty and holed

Fail 1 Sep 2010 43,958 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

centre outer sill rusty and holed

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,982 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 42,982 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,953 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 40,953 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,829 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 38,670 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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)

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

corrosion on outer sill panels rear shockabsorbers slightly weak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,042 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,622 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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P156 EOF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P156 EOF, 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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P156 EOF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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