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P218 CCT

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,966 mi
Last recorded8,966 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 CCT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,966 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 8,656 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 8,639 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 8,637 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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P218 CCT is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P218 CCT, 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 P218 CCT registered?

P218 CCT is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P218 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 CCT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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