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P276 GPD

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

6,557 mi
Last recorded6,557 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 GPD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 6,557 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 6,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 5,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 5,242 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 5,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 4,997 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 4,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 4,920 miles

Tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2016 4,879 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 4,756 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 4,677 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 4,521 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 4,242 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 4,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 3,739 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 37,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 3,619 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 3,537 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 3,029 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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P276 GPD is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P276 GPD, 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 P276 GPD registered?

P276 GPD is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P276 GPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P276 GPD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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