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P798 LPX

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,912 mi
Last recorded25,912 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 LPX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 25,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,062 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,560 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,118 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,116 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perishing and cuts across sidewalls

run-out on front brakes

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,458 miles

rear tyres perished †rust corrosion various places †taped up edges on car †slight play front swivals

Fail 30 Mar 2007 22,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear tyres perished †rust,corrosion various places †taped up edges on car †slight play front swivals

Pass 10 Feb 2006 21,743 miles

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

all f. subframe bushes starting to split away

all swivels have slight play

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 10 Feb 2006 21,743 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all f. subframe bushes starting to split away

all swivels have slight play

rust & corrosion in various places

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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P798 LPX is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P798 LPX, 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 P798 LPX registered?

P798 LPX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P798 LPX safe to buy?

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