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P789 OKM

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,384 mi
Last recorded68,384 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 OKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play top swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,330 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,767 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,759 miles

Emissions not tested Readings for CO was off the scale and smoke coming from vehicle. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan and sill, underside. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Lower loop not attached to body. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Excessive corrosion, outside prescribed areas, and previous welding repair to nearside floor and sill covered in underseal.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan, inside under carpet. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan, under carpet. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 67,446 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure seat mount door sill corrsion (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component likely to become detached tiebar bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,270 miles

chip front screen

Pass 27 May 2016 61,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise sill covers prevent full examination.

Fail 24 May 2016 61,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure free to move beam up and down. (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer behind catalytic converter has corroded hole/leak.struggling to pass emissions test. (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated offside gaiter outer end perished. (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise battery cable clips corroded away from rear subframe.

advise brake imbalance to offside front 17%.

advise fuel cap seal deteriorated.

advise nearside front tie bar poly bush splayed.

advise offside front shock absorber damping reduced.

advise sill covers prevent full examination.

advise wiper blades do not lock into arms.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

advise offside rear shock absorber has no damping,nearside damping reduced.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,161 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,969 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 58,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 46,205 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,031 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 41,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,381 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 35,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 29,735 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 29,623 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,604 miles

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

Offside front slight play in steering rack

Rear sub frame condition poor

Fail 31 May 2007 270,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside front slight play in steering rack

Rear sub frame condition poor

Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,935 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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P789 OKM is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P789 OKM, 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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P789 OKM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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