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P275 YDV

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,318 mi
Last recorded93,318 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 YDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 93,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 93,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,113 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 91,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 87,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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P275 YDV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P275 YDV, 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 P275 YDV registered?

P275 YDV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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