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P180 TNP

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,785 mi
Last recorded71,785 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 TNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,785 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r floor to inner sill.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,515 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,805 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,776 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,254 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 60,565 miles

o/s sill corroded front

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,899 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 57,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 55,339 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 55,339 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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P180 TNP 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 81.8%.

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 P180 TNP, 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 P180 TNP registered?

P180 TNP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P180 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P180 TNP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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