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P228 LBY

1996 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,853 mi
Last recorded34,853 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 LBY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 34,853 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 34,853 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,744 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,554 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 34,530 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,928 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 33,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,484 miles

OSR foot brake effort getting low.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,378 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 29,378 miles

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

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

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

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 LBY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P228 LBY, 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 LBY registered?

P228 LBY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P228 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 LBY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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