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P68 HDV

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,758 mi
Last recorded1,758 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 HDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 1,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 1,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 212 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,788 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 89,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,050 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 88,974 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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P68 HDV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P68 HDV, 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 P68 HDV registered?

P68 HDV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P68 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P68 HDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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