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P732 GHF

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,304 mi
Last recorded52,304 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 GHF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,304 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 52,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,233 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

heavy corrosion to nearside rear and offside front floors

Fail 2 Jul 2015

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

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

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

Offside front floor pan holed but not in any pescribed area

nsf bump stop detatched

Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,092 miles

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

brake discs deteriorating

brakes binding

considerable corrosion under vehicle

engine area oily underneath

exhaust deteriorating

floorpans corroded

some play in front subframe mountings

some play in steering column

welded repair to cover sills could be better on underside

wipers could be better

Fail 12 Jun 2014 52,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake discs deteriorating

brakes binding

considerable corrosion under vehicle

engine area oily underneath

exhaust deteriorating

floorpans corroded

some play in front subframe mountings

some play in steering column

welded repair to cover sills could be better on underside

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,348 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,684 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear suspension damper have slight oil leak

rear number plate face damaged but still readable

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play in steering wheel mounting

Fail 20 Jun 2012 47,684 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear suspension damper have slight oil leak

rear number plate face damaged but still readable

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play in steering wheel mounting

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,239 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

general corrosion on underside

Fail 25 Jul 2011 47,239 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

earth lead mountings corroded at rear

general corrosion on underside

Pass 18 May 2009 46,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2009 46,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2008 46,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,476 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,694 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 42,694 miles

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

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

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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P732 GHF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P732 GHF, 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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P732 GHF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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