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P550 CVJ

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,799 mi
Last recorded45,799 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 CVJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 45,799 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 45,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,791 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 45,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 45,778 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 45,770 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,836 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 44,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,331 miles

rear subframe corroded

windscreen radially scratched

Fail 17 Mar 2012 41,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear subframe corroded

windscreen radially scratched

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,264 miles

corrosion rear subframe and boot floor but not perforated

play front swivels

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,197 miles

front indiators startinig to fade

oil leak

slight play to all front ball joints

Fail 16 Dec 2009 41,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front indiators startinig to fade

oil leak

slight play to all front ball joints

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,067 miles

OIL LEAKS

REAR SUB FRAME STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S/R RADIUS ARM

Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,444 miles

OIL LEAKS

Fail 20 Nov 2007 34,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

OIL LEAKS

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,447 miles

both front indicators starting to fade

n/s and o/s outer sills starting to corrode

o/s front crossmembers starting to corrode

repair to o/s windscreen

slight play to both top balljoints

slight play to o/s bottom balljoint

Pass 5 Nov 2005 28,612 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 28,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s and o/s outer sill's starting to corrode

slight play to n/s front top and bottom balljoints

slight play to o/s bottom balljoint

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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P550 CVJ is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P550 CVJ, 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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P550 CVJ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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