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P265 TNP

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,076 mi
Last recorded47,076 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 TNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,076 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion to body floor and sills

Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no reverse lights

Fail 17 Jul 2019 46,629 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside floor corroded underneath

no reverse lights

Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

body has slight corrosion underneath front to rear

reverse lights not working

Fail 2 Jul 2018 45,736 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury both spot lights (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

body has slight corrosion underneath front to rear

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,035 miles

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

brake fluid low

front spot lamps broken

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,031 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

brake fluid low

front spot lamps broken

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on offside front sill

Fail 26 May 2016 43,081 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on offside front sill

Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,221 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 42,106 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,685 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 39,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,538 miles

Both front tyres worn close to tread limit

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,114 miles

Exhaust centre silencer leaking

Nearside front floor corroding

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2011 37,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Exhaust centre silencer leaking

Front indicators fading

Nearside front floor corroding

Oil leak

Slight play in both front top ball joints

Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,562 miles

Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Fail 24 Nov 2010 36,556 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Slight exhaust blow from mid silencer

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,510 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 31,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,917 miles

Corrosion on both sills and floor pan at front

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,214 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,164 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 27,136 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS EMMITING PALE ORANGE

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK AND N/S TRACK ROD END

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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P265 TNP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P265 TNP, 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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P265 TNP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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