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P29 APJ

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,692 mi
Last recorded45,692 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 APJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,692 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel arch rust holed

Fail 1 Jul 2013 45,557 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside front inner wheel arch rust holed

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,938 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 40,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,181 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 23,159 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2007 19,412 miles

advisories issued with failure sheet are advised with the issuing of this MOT certificate

Fail 17 May 2007 19,411 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise movement in n/s/f suspension joints

all other shock absorbers have slight misting of oil evident

exhaust downpipe slightly deteriorated on flexi section

strong advise o/s/f shock absorber damp

throttle cable sticking idling fast

Pass 8 May 2006 14,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 13,721 miles

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

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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P29 APJ is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P29 APJ, 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 P29 APJ registered?

P29 APJ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P29 APJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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