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P576 CTO

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,347 mi
Last recorded26,347 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP576 CTO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 26,347 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 26,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust flexi corroding away

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car covered in underseal

Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,308 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 26,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2016 26,239 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 26,037 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,037 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,351 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,120 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 25,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,055 miles

Both outer sills surface corrosion

Both rear tyres and O/S/F tyres perished and worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 23,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

both outer sills surface corrosion

both sides rears and o/s/f perished and worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 18,387 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 18,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 18,152 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,691 miles

oil leak around engine/ gearbox

Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,383 miles

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 20 Jan 2006 17,070 miles

oil leak

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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P576 CTO is a 1996 Rover Mini in White 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 P576 CTO, 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 P576 CTO registered?

P576 CTO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 September 1996.

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