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P698 LLL

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,718 mi
Last recorded6,718 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 LLL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 6,718 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 6,718 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 3,552 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 3,479 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter slightly insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 95,394 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil not registering on dipstick, oil added prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Outer c.v. gaiter slightly insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to boot lid

Fail 2 Dec 2014 82,501 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to boot lid

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,042 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,245 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 71,245 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 69,298 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 66,187 miles

O/S inner driveshaft gaiter adrift from pot joint

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 61,576 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,888 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 51,886 miles

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

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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P698 LLL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P698 LLL, 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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P698 LLL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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