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P194 YJT

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,779 mi
Last recorded81,779 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 YJT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,761 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,760 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,084 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear hand brake cables rusty.

offside outer doorstep/sill corroded.

rear boot floor corroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 72,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear hand brake cables rusty.

offside outer doorstep/sill corroded.

rear boot floor corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2010 69,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Heavy corrosion on rear subframe - not yet holed

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

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

Rust patches at various points on body

Fail 11 Dec 2010 69,161 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Heavy corrosion on rear subframe - not yet holed

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

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

Rust patches at various points on body

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 64,910 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,929 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Rust appearing in bodywork

Slight play in both upper and lower front ball joints on both sides of car

Fail 4 Dec 2008 60,836 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Rust appearing in bodywork

Slight play in both upper and lower front ball joints on both sides of car

Pass 7 Dec 2007 56,931 miles

Oil leak

corrosion started on underside

corrosion swtarted in boot area

Fail 7 Dec 2007 56,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on underside

corrosion swtarted in boot area

Pass 15 Dec 2006 53,021 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 53,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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P194 YJT is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P194 YJT, 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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P194 YJT is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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