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P388 RYK

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,002 mi
Last recorded20,002 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 RYK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 20,002 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 19,920 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 19,199 miles

Both front doors corroded

Corrosion underneath

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2018 19,019 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 18,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated and sill areas (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,436 miles

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

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

osr tyre perished and cracked due to age

Fail 8 Nov 2013 17,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 17,802 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 16,284 miles

O/S/F tyre has badly cracked outer sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,103 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 14,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,630 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,632 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,608 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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P388 RYK is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P388 RYK, 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 P388 RYK registered?

P388 RYK is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P388 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 RYK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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