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P691 DRX

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,704 mi
Last recorded52,704 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 DRX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 52,704 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 57,000 miles

Wipers smeary.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 52,699 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Wipers smeary.

Pass 30 Apr 2016 52,465 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 51,589 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 50,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,010 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f disc slightly distorted

rear reg plate slightly deterioated

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,831 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 40,654 miles

o/s/n/s/f subframe mounts slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2007 38,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 36,592 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 36,592 miles

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

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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P691 DRX is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P691 DRX, 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 P691 DRX registered?

P691 DRX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P691 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P691 DRX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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