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P304 LUY

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,330 mi
Last recorded97,330 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 LUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,330 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 97,302 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 97,283 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 97,184 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working not parking at the bottom of the windscreen (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 89,904 miles

aux belt deteriorated

boot floor has multiple repairs

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

o/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 89,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

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

front and centre exhaust mountings missing,exhaust still supported

tick over slightly high

Pass 30 Dec 2015 89,009 miles

advise play in steering rack

corrosion in n/s o/s front and rear suspension mounts

corrosion in reae subframe

Pass 13 May 2011 85,236 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 85,236 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 78,888 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 78,871 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED AND HOLE

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,571 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 76,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR SPARE WHEEL AREA CORRODED

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 69,206 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 69,058 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 66,407 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 66,407 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P304 LUY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P304 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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P304 LUY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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