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P705 NNK

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,581 mi
Last recorded31,581 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 NNK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 31,581 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 31,572 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 31,491 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,480 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,429 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,744 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 25,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,403 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 25,414 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,402 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 25,130 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 25,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

rear sub frame rusty.

Fail 1 Aug 2009 25,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

rear sub frame rusty.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 24,917 miles

outer sills , plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

rear subframe rusty.

slight play in offside and nearside front top ball joints.

Fail 19 Jul 2008 24,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

outer sills , plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

rear subframe rusty.

slight play in offside and nearside front top ball joints.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,772 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,002 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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P705 NNK is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P705 NNK, 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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P705 NNK is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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