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P159 FJW

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,358 mi
Last recorded66,358 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 FJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,358 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front floors heavily corroded

wiper blades very slow to react

Fail 22 Jun 2016 66,345 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Displacer unit lock nut (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front floors are corroded and damaged

Hazard lights require attension

Os rear brake hose is poorly routed

Play in rear wheel bearings

Rear subframe mount points have movements at their fixings

Washers and wipers are poor

Pass 15 May 2015 58,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 58,225 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 58,225 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 51,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011
Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,379 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 41,377 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 37,737 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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P159 FJW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P159 FJW, 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 P159 FJW registered?

P159 FJW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P159 FJW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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