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53,096 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
TESTER PRESENTED WITH 1996 CHASSIS HOWEVER ENGINE IS 1981 THEREFORE CATALYST TEST NOT REQUIRED
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
TESTER PRESENTED WITH 1996 CHASSIS HOWEVER ENGINE IS 1981 THEREFORE CATALYST TEST NOT REQUIRED
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blown (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lamps (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended covers broken (7.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake cable rubbing on pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front suspension upper joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
vehicle registered as 1996, vehicle presenter states a 1981 engine fitted, no cat test done.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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P657 XRH is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 P657 XRH, 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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P657 XRH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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