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P68 XBW

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,135 mi
Last recorded90,135 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 XBW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,135 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

oil leak

tested wet

under body repairs

under body rust

water leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,941 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

under body repairs

under body rust

Fail 12 Jul 2014 82,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

under body rust

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,468 miles

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

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

Oil leak

under body repairs o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

under body repairs o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,292 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 29 Jun 2012 71,292 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 27 Jun 2011 62,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,662 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 62,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 59,049 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 59,049 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 58,321 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,197 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 58,193 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,667 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 57,667 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,714 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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P68 XBW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P68 XBW, 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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P68 XBW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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