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P730 YAE

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,177 mi
Last recorded60,177 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 YAE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front floor corner holed and weak

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front door mounting points weak and holed

both front door mounting points weak and holed

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,560 miles

Nearside Front sill closing panel holed near door mounts

Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,065 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f body weak at door mount area

o/s/f lower balljoint dust cover

Fail 1 Jun 2015 58,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f body weak at door hinge mounting area

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 16 May 2014 57,637 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 57,223 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 56,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake balance near limit

rear subframe corroded

sills corroded and weak

Pass 19 May 2011 56,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front subframe bushes weak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,477 miles

Slight surface corrosion to both sills

Pass 1 May 2009 54,514 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 53,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf joints worn

Pass 11 May 2007 52,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 52,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 52,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Off side rear tyre worn close to the limit and out off shape

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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P730 YAE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P730 YAE, 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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What year was P730 YAE registered?

P730 YAE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P730 YAE safe to buy?

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