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P345 LUY

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 LUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016
Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,801 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 66,105 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,457 miles

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

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

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

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear subrframe corroded (not structial or excessive)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear subrframe corroded (not structial or excessive)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,902 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 54,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FRONT DOWN PIPE.

SURFACE RUST REAR SUB FRAME.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 54,442 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,442 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,266 miles

front number plate cracked(not affecting figures or security)

front suspension close to bumpstops

nail in n/s/r tyre close to tread shoulder

slight corrosion starting on rear subframe

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight long handbrake travel

slight play in n/s radius arm

slight play in n/s/f swivels

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,347 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 32,666 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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P345 LUY is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P345 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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P345 LUY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P345 LUY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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