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P248 NRH

1996 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,216 mi
Last recorded84,216 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 NRH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,216 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 84,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,071 miles

bad corriosion around headlights but headlights surcure

Fail 2 Oct 2012 82,071 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inside repair arond o/s front subframe mounting

Fail 21 Sep 2011 74,005 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inside repair arond o/s front subframe mounting

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,075 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

O/S outer sill deteriorated.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,973 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

O/S outer sill deteriorated.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,184 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 57,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,751 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,593 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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P248 NRH is a 1996 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P248 NRH, 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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P248 NRH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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