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P191 KCA

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,439 mi
Last recorded33,439 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 KCA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 33,439 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 30,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 30,160 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 29,499 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 28,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,873 miles

Various areas of surface corrosion to body and subframes.

Fail 7 Aug 2019 27,870 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Various areas of surface corrosion to body and subframes.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,774 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Front Small hole in floor not structural

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside sill corroded

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 27,774 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Front Small hole in floor not structural

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside sill corroded

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 27,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside front windscreen wiper blade split, advise replacement.

offside front windscreen wiper blade split, advise replacement.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 27,451 miles

Both front headlight images are poor

Corrosion to boot floor area

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

Front wiper rubbers split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,274 miles

both front wiper blades split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both nearside and offside headlight beam image poor

slight corrosion offside rear boot floor panel

Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,992 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

headlight aim poor beam image

offside boot floor panel slightly corroded

offside front and rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2011 26,988 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

headlight aim poor beam image

offside boot floor panel slightly corroded

offside front and rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,649 miles

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,233 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 25,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,744 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,212 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,541 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 24,541 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P191 KCA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P191 KCA, 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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P191 KCA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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