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P447 PMW

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,710 mi
Last recorded60,710 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 PMW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,710 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 60,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,558 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 58,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,703 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hanbrake quadrants starting to sieze

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,635 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both headlamps poor beam images

nearside outer sill holed and corroded

offside outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,305 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 52,304 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,089 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,779 miles

Corrosion on front end of n/s sill

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 43,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion on front end of n/s sill

Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,001 miles

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

inner and outer sidewalls cracked and perished on n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

slight play in lower steering column

unable to see rear flexi brake hoses properly due to position

Fail 28 Jul 2006 38,001 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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

inner and outer sidewalls cracked and perished on n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

slight play in steering column bottom bush

unable to see rear flexi brake hoses completly due to position

Pass 29 Jul 2005 34,409 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 34,307 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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P447 PMW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P447 PMW, 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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P447 PMW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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