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P232 HKK

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,187 mi
Last recorded63,187 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 HKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,187 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 60,012 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)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 56,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,946 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 56,658 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 56,619 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,606 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F & O/S/F wheel archs corroded

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

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

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 56,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F & O/S/F wheel archs corroded

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

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

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,828 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,521 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 47,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 47,544 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 44,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,073 miles

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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P232 HKK is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P232 HKK, 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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P232 HKK is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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