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P337 KBU

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,372 mi
Last recorded95,372 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 KBU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 95,372 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

vehicle underside has underseal in places

Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,188 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,786 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 94,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,961 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 83,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,369 miles

o/s outer silll has some corrosion.

slight play in both lower ball joints.

Fail 9 Oct 2007 72,369 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s outer silll has some corrosion.

slight play in both lower ball joints.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 66,245 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre sidewall & tread cracked

sills rusty & thin

some play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 26 Oct 2005 60,115 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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P337 KBU is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P337 KBU, 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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P337 KBU is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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