MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear tyre, wearing on edges, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.
Surface corrosion on brake pipes, recommend attention.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside rear tyre, wearing on edges, 2mm, limit 1.6mm, keep check on.
Slight play/wear in offside front top ball joint, recommend attention.
Surface corrosion on brake pipes, recommend attention.
Front number plate deteriorating, replace recommended.
Front wiper starting to tear, recommend replace.
Keep check on front tyre wear, low, 2-3mm, signs of uneven wear, limit 1.6mm.
Rear light lens, signs of fading, recommend attention.
Surface corrosion on brake pipes, recommend attention, keep check on.
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P243 UBW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P243 UBW, 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 P243 UBW registered?
P243 UBW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P243 UBW safe to buy?
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