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P606 CBL

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,254 mi
Last recorded68,254 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 CBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 68,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,148 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,037 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 68,031 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,906 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all suspension A arms ball joint dust covers in aged condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,863 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2016 67,834 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,801 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,779 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 67,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,241 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,026 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 65,014 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,755 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,543 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 53,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P606 CBL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P606 CBL, 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 P606 CBL registered?

P606 CBL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P606 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P606 CBL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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