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P228 KYB

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,123 mi
Last recorded89,123 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 KYB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,123 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,724 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 88,699 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to high lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust system fouling body (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sill non compliant repair (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail subframe rear mounting to floor (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 87,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,676 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 79,674 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

catching noise from offside rear hub should be checked out

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,926 miles

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

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

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

body sections in an advanced state of corrosion not structural

some parts of structure in an advanced state of corrosion not excessive.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 75,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slightly perished not excessive at time of test

slight play in offside front suspension joints

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2008 75,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slightly perished not excessive at time of test

slight play in offside front suspension joints

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2007 71,388 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 71,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

some noise from offside rear wheel bearing, not excessive.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,528 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 66,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

oil leak

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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P228 KYB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P228 KYB, 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 P228 KYB registered?

P228 KYB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P228 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 KYB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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