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P660 NFA

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,339 mi
Last recorded68,339 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 NFA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,339 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,296 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 68,288 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,257 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 May 2022 67,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator lower hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 67,907 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator lower hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,900 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,077 miles

slight blow on exhaust front joint

Fail 15 Jul 2010 67,505 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,995 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 64,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2006 60,901 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 60,900 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 56,844 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 56,841 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 NFA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P660 NFA, 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 NFA registered?

P660 NFA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P660 NFA safe to buy?

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