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P402 KEW

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,144 mi
Last recorded72,144 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 KEW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 72,144 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on both side rear mounting points to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside and nearside outer sills corroding

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 70,873 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn pair drop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn pair drop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 70,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 69,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 69,380 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,326 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery charge light is flickering on

fuel pipes at rear are rusting

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,943 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes at rear are rusting

n/s/rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

Pass 30 Dec 2009 68,493 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Dec 2008 67,918 miles

Front no plate slightly discoloured

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 66,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/ outer sill/step is starting to corrode

Pass 28 Dec 2006 64,933 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/sill/step top

Fail 27 Dec 2006 64,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight corrosion on n/s/ sill/step top

Pass 28 Dec 2005 63,179 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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P402 KEW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P402 KEW, 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 P402 KEW registered?

P402 KEW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P402 KEW safe to buy?

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