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P385 TUH

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

11,541 mi
Last recorded11,541 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 TUH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 11,541 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 11,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,480 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 11,477 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 10,937 miles

corrosion to nearside + offside outer sills

Fail 13 Jun 2016 10,937 miles

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

corrosion to nearside + offside outer sills

Pass 2 Jul 2015 10,269 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill

offside front tyre worn on inner edge [under 2mm]

Fail 1 Jul 2015 10,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to nearside outer sill

offside front tyre worn on inner edge [under 2mm]

Pass 7 Jul 2014 9,600 miles

nsf tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Jul 2013 8,914 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 8,172 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 8,172 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 6,737 miles

slight play in osf nsf top ball jionts

Fail 29 Jun 2010 6,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in osf nsf top ball jionts

Pass 22 Jun 2009 6,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,142 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 5,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,371 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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P385 TUH is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P385 TUH, 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 P385 TUH registered?

P385 TUH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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