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P398 KPX

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,220 mi
Last recorded77,220 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 KPX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 77,220 miles

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

all floor sill areas weak and undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2012 77,220 miles

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

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

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

all floor sill areas weak and undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,934 miles

All tyres showing signs of age.

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Slight corrosion rear subframe.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,910 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,588 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Offside front suspension, lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2008 70,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Offside front suspension, lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2007 67,969 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sill slightly corroaded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 67,969 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sill slightly corroaded

Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,301 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f and o/s/f front subframe mounts slightly deteriorated

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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P398 KPX is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P398 KPX, 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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P398 KPX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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