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P309 BPA

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,953 mi
Last recorded22,953 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 BPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 22,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,563 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 22,515 miles

slight play in suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,670 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 11,452 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 11,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 10,405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,550 miles

Rear tyres have age related cracks.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 9,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R wheelbearing not checked due to binding brake.

Rear tyres have age related cracks.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,354 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,107 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 8,774 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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P309 BPA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P309 BPA, 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 P309 BPA registered?

P309 BPA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P309 BPA safe to buy?

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