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P669 OBM

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

1,774 mi
Last recorded1,774 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 OBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 1,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel gauge inop

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers only just clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

radiator fan surround slightly insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,349 miles

bad oil leak

nsf tyre worn/inner edge

osf shocker case corroded

rear tyres on limits

sills corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 92,348 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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bad oil leak/coolant leak

front osf shocker case corroded

nsf tyre worn inner edge

rear subframe poor corroded

rear tyres on limits

sills corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 79,559 miles

outer sills corroded

play/worn -nsr radius arm

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 79,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

outer sills corroded

play/worn -nsr radius arm

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 72,707 miles

corrosion starting around both front floor / jacking point areas- but solid at time of test

fornt to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

n/s/f brake pipe corroded (before flexi hose)

slight play detected in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,030 miles

fuel filter pipe corroded

o/s/f floor area starting to corrode

o/s/r heel board area starting to corrode

rear subframe starting to corrode in places

slight play detected in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight play detected in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2011 64,510 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f rear subframe mount rubber showing signs of wear

o/s/r brake pipe corroded - above rear subframe

rear fuel pipe corroded @ fuel filter

slight play detected in n/s/f upper ball joint

slight play detected in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play detected in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,510 miles

o/s/f rear subframe mount rubber showing signs of wear

o/s/r brake pipe corroded - above rear subframe

rear fuel pipe corroded @ fuel filter

slight play detected in n/s/f upper ball joint

slight play detected in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play detected in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,651 miles

both front tyres wearing low

fuel filter corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,239 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 53,239 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,984 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2008 45,984 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,630 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 33,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P669 OBM is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P669 OBM, 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 P669 OBM registered?

P669 OBM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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