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P612 GPF

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1273cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,952 mi
Last recorded30,952 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 GPF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,273cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 30,952 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 24,365 miles

Nearside Front trumpet dust cover missing

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

Offside Front trumpet dust cover worn

slight damage to both sides front floor/sill

Fail 11 Jun 2021 24,364 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front trumpet dust cover missing

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

Offside Front trumpet dust cover worn

slight damage to both sides front floor/sill

Pass 15 Jul 2020 17,124 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 17,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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P612 GPF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,273cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P612 GPF, 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 P612 GPF registered?

P612 GPF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P612 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P612 GPF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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