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P269 HKK

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,986 mi
Last recorded73,986 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 HKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 73,986 miles

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

Front exhaust system slightly detoriated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,138 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,372 miles

both number plate light are dim should replace.

bothside front tie- bar bush perished and worn.

bothside rear parking brake cable corroded within runner.

bothside sill corroded in place.

nearside front drivershaft- inner gaiter -small end worn and cracking -marginal pass should replace.

Fail 27 Jul 2013 60,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both number plate light are dim should replace.

bothside front tie- bar bush perished and worn.

bothside rear parking brake cable corroded within runner.

bothside sill corroded in place.

nearside front drivershaft- inner gaiter -small end worn and cracking -marginal pass should replace.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,882 miles

corrosion n/s front sill not excessive and not near any steering/ brake components

front exhaust flexi corroded but not blowing

Fail 25 Jul 2012 48,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion n/s front sill not excessive and not near any steering/ brake components

front exhaust flexi corroded but not blowing

o/s front brake low on balance

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2009 42,589 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,589 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component 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)

subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2007 41,911 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

surface corrosion to o/s/f top shock mount

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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P269 HKK is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P269 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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P269 HKK is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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