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P745 RGS

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,511 mi
Last recorded93,511 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 RGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 93,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 93,382 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 88,497 miles

non standard exhaust system fitted

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounts perished

slight movement in front subframe mounts

slight play in offside steering

surface corossion to most brake pipes

underside of vehicle at various stages of corossion and repair and heavily undersealed in places

windscreen washers poorly aimed

Fail 28 May 2010 88,497 miles

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

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

non standard exhaust system fitted

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounts perished

slight movement in front subframe mounts

slight play in offside steering

surface corossion to most brake pipes

underside of vehicle at various stages of corossion and repair and heavily undersealed in places

windscreen washers poorly aimed

Fail 22 May 2010 88,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

non standard exhaust system fitted

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounts perished

slight movement in front subframe mounts

slight play in offside steering

surface corossion to most brake pipes

underside of vehicle at various stages of corossion and repair and heavily undersealed in places

windscreen washers poorly aimed

Pass 29 May 2009 82,971 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 May 2009 82,942 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 May 2008 73,310 miles

slight play f/o/s hub

Fail 20 May 2008 73,154 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play f/o/s hub

Fail 24 May 2007 67,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2007 67,434 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,212 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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P745 RGS is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P745 RGS, 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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P745 RGS is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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