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1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,550 mi
Last recorded19,550 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 CHF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 19,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 17,113 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 17,109 miles

Fuel system component leaking FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 13,858 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 13,791 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS AND O/S/F FLOOR PAN. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working BOTH SIDES. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED.

Pass 15 May 2019 12,372 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 9,470 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 9,470 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 9,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 6,586 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 6,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer after cat. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 3,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 1,376 miles

n/s/f wiper poor

o/s/f arch broken

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 8 May 2012 96,193 miles

2 wires hanging down through n/s/f floor

all front ball joint gaitors detiorated

bind on o/s/f brake

centre silencer blowing slightly

o/s handbrake pivot partcially seized

o/s/f tie arm looks bent

slight bind on o/s/r brake

very little clearance on front bump stops

Pass 19 May 2011 93,634 miles

ADVISE - ENGINE OIL LEAKS

ADVISE - FRONT DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE - FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAVE A POOR PATTERN

ADVISE - SUSPENSION HAS VERY LITTLE MOVEMENT

Fail 16 May 2011 93,634 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE - ENGINE OIL LEAKS

ADVISE - FRONT DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE - FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAVE A POOR PATTERN

ADVISE - SUSPENSION HAS VERY LITTLE MOVEMENT

Fail 21 May 2010 87,361 miles

ADVISE UNABLE TO JACK UP AS LOW - FRONT SUSPENSION LOW

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 87,361 miles

ADVISE UNABLE TO JACK UP AS LOW - FRONT SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 18 May 2009 73,030 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,660 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 72,338 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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P30 CHF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P30 CHF, 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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P30 CHF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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