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P546 KPY

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,328 mi
Last recorded46,328 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 KPY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 46,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 46,118 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 46,118 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 45,241 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,945 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 42,945 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,049 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 40,049 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,389 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 37,389 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 24,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 24,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 18,049 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,855 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,702 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,610 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 20,606 miles

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

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

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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P546 KPY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P546 KPY, 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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P546 KPY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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