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P270 LUY

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

35,327 mi
Last recorded35,327 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 LUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 35,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 35,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 35,078 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 35,074 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 34,763 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,412 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt knuckle (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner tread

Fail 26 Apr 2018 34,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt knuckle (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner tread

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,744 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 32,766 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged hose at fuel filter (7.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt knuckle boot (2.4.G.2)

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

both sill/doorsteps corroding

n/s/f arch/sill corroded

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,845 miles

corrosion to n/s/f sill

Fail 16 Mar 2015 31,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion to n/s/f sill

Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,114 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 31,114 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,540 miles

rust in boot floor been fibre glassed over

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,906 miles

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

rear boot floor rusted through, been fibre glassed over

Fail 9 Mar 2012 29,905 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear boot floor rusted through, been fibre glassed over

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 27,759 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 27,756 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,506 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upper engine stabaliser bar bush`s worn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,492 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,985 miles

surface corrosion offside front outer sill

Fail 22 Jul 2006 16,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

corrosion to offside front outer sill

offside brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2005 15,680 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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P270 LUY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P270 LUY, 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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P270 LUY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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