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P449 BAW

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,436 mi
Last recorded78,436 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 BAW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,436 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,785 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 77,785 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 77,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 73,184 miles

both rear tyres outer walls cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,267 miles

Front nearside and offside underside body corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear nearside and offside underside body corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat base sunk

Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,922 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 50,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,078 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 47,078 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,406 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,015 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,470 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 34,470 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 25,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,021 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,227 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 21,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P449 BAW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P449 BAW, 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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P449 BAW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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