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P78 ASA

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,478 mi
Last recorded29,478 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 ASA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 29,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers foot well corroded and bent out of shape (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 29,478 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers foot well corroded and bent out of shape (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 29,452 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes coated with grease

Pass 30 Jan 2018 28,942 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 28,941 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 28,308 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 26,662 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 25,871 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,871 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,646 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 24,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,005 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,932 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,763 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,096 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 16,813 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,813 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 15,142 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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P78 ASA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P78 ASA, 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 P78 ASA registered?

P78 ASA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P78 ASA safe to buy?

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