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P321 GKP

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,699 mi
Last recorded68,699 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 GKP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,699 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 68,699 miles

Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,219 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 63,216 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,485 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 60,455 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,374 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 55,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 50,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 50,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P321 GKP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P321 GKP, 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 P321 GKP registered?

P321 GKP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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