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P675 XGK

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,343 mi
Last recorded92,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP675 XGK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 92,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 92,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,344 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 92,344 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2018 92,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch sill and step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch sill and step (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both dim (1.2.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,343 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 92,343 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,343 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,343 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 92,345 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 92,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake lights faded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 92,343 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,343 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 92,343 miles

rear lights required led bulbs

Pass 6 May 2011 92,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disks corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 88,424 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 88,423 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,127 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 79,868 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON UPPER LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 14 May 2007 79,730 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2006 70,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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P675 XGK is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P675 XGK, 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 P675 XGK registered?

P675 XGK is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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