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P221 DBL

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,418 mi
Last recorded93,418 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 DBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,418 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 93,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,986 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f top and bottom ball joints

Pass 6 Oct 2011 86,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,554 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 84,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/R Tyre is cracked around the outer edge

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,216 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 83,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 83,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 81,288 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

engine oil pressure switch badly leaking !!!

n/s/r shock absorber upper bushes in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f upper and lower swivel joints worn

wiper self park not working

Fail 6 Sep 2008 81,288 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers damp

engine oil pressure switch badly leaking !!!

n/s/r shock absorber upper bushes in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f upper and lower swivel joints worn

wiper self park not working

Pass 8 Sep 2007 78,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2006 75,354 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 75,354 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch master cylinder mounting point rusty

n/s/r light lens poorly secured

n/s/r shock absorber top bushes badly worn

o/s indicator side repeater was not working untill tapped

secondery electric cooling fan fan missing(motor is there)

slight play in n/s and o/s/f upper and lower swivels

wiper self park not working

Pass 8 Sep 2005 69,233 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 69,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P221 DBL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P221 DBL, 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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P221 DBL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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