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P727 POU

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

29,276 mi
Last recorded29,276 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 POU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 29,276 miles

Exhaust flexible sheaf detatched

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,252 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 29,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 29,183 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,065 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 28,946 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,697 miles

both steering rack gaiters deteriorated

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,436 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 28,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,807 miles

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 15 Jul 2014 27,807 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,366 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 25,057 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 25,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,928 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 23,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,350 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 23,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,518 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,185 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 20,185 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,325 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 19,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 18,334 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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P727 POU is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P727 POU, 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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P727 POU is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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