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P791 EOC

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,524 mi
Last recorded37,524 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 EOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,524 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 37,522 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,028 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,203 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 31,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,825 miles

all 4 tyre walls cracking slightly

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2008 28,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

all 4 tyre walls cracking slightly

front number plate damaged

rear brake application noisy

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,777 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,642 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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P791 EOC is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P791 EOC, 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 P791 EOC registered?

P791 EOC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P791 EOC safe to buy?

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