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P691 KNO

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,562 mi
Last recorded30,562 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 KNO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 30,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 30,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 30,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 29,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 29,780 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 29,580 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,580 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 29,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f lower inner wing/sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,678 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 26,165 miles

advise play in front ball joints

advise rear no plate

Fail 24 Jul 2013 26,155 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

advise o/s aim just in

advise play in front ball joints

advise rear light could be brighter

advise rear no plate

Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,126 miles

advise o/s/r lower effort

advise some imbalanceon front brake

advise some play in front ball joints

Fail 14 Aug 2012 25,099 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

advise o/s/r lower effort

advise some play in front ball joints

Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,631 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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P691 KNO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNO, 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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P691 KNO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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