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P660 EUK

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,618 mi
Last recorded95,618 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 EUK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 95,618 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 95,594 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 95,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 89,965 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,725 miles

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

play at steering wheel / top column bush

Fail 18 Jul 2023 83,724 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

play at steering wheel / top column bush

Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 78,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working nsr / osr (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,980 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,846 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,711 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,517 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,517 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,308 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 61,570 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 61,563 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 53,096 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,525 miles

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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P660 EUK is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple 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 P660 EUK, 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 P660 EUK registered?

P660 EUK is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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