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P288 UBW

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,295 mi
Last recorded64,295 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 UBW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,686 miles

Boot floor/rear valance weak by subframe mount.

Floors weak by subframe mounts.

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

n/s door mirror missing.

n/s outer sill weak

n/s/f inner wing corroded to excess outside prescribed area.

o/s/r quarter panel weak by subframe mount.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 60,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boot floor/rear valance weak by subframe mount.

Floors weak by subframe mounts.

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

n/s door mirror missing.

n/s outer sill weak

n/s/f inner wing corroded to excess outside prescribed area.

o/s/r quarter panel weak by subframe mount.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,601 miles

Some play in front ball joints.

Rear subframe weak.

n/s/f lower door post corroded to excess

Fail 8 Aug 2012 56,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear subframe weak.

n/s/f lower door post corroded to excess

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,046 miles

Oil leak

Some movment in the o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear subframe weak.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 52,018 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Some movment in the o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear subframe weak.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,469 miles

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

both rear backplates are damp

Fail 4 Aug 2010 45,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear backplates are damp

Fail 26 Aug 2009 41,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear subframe rusty

n/s/r floor weak by suspension mount

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge below the legal limit, however due to the wording of the mot testers manual and tyre construction this part of the tyre can not be tested

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,828 miles

Rear subframe rusty

n/s/r floor weak by suspension mount

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge below the legal limit, however due to the wording of the mot testers manual and tyre construction this part of the tyre can not be tested

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,360 miles

all of the front suspension is red rusty and difficult to asses

all of the tail lights rely on coloured bulbs for colour. they are all weak

the exhaust to gearbox clamp is missing

the rear subframe is heavily corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2008 41,360 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

all of the front suspension is red rusty and difficult to asses

all of the tail lights rely on coloured bulbs for colour. they are all weak

the exhaust to gearbox clamp is missing

the rear subframe is heavily corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,484 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,381 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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P288 UBW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P288 UBW, 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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P288 UBW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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