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P695 PFB

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,568 mi
Last recorded8,568 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 PFB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,568 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 8,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 8,253 miles

Non power steering rack has a small leak of fluid from a seal

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

Fail 21 May 2014 8,251 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Handbrake cable snapped whilst carrying out RBT

Non power steering rack has a small leak of fluid from a seal

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

Pass 21 May 2013 7,862 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 7,504 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 7,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 May 2011 6,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 6,172 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fronts and rears tyres peished

Pass 20 May 2009 5,809 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 5,346 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 4,830 miles

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

rubber edge on both rear wheel arch trims insecure

Pass 20 May 2006 4,339 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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P695 PFB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P695 PFB, 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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P695 PFB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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