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P688 HJA

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,993 mi
Last recorded48,993 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 HJA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,908 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Handbrake relay. Cable partially seized

Fail 12 Aug 2020 48,908 miles

Emissions not tested Aftermarket exhaust system fitted. Minor exhaust leak. Unable to measure lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour blue (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine/gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Handbrake relay. Cable partially seized

Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,895 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 48,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,964 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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P688 HJA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P688 HJA, 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 P688 HJA registered?

P688 HJA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P688 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P688 HJA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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