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P802 JKK

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,452 mi
Last recorded97,452 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 JKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,452 miles

General condition of body poor

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 97,304 miles

General condition of bodywork poor

Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,704 miles

Bodywork in poor condition/corroding

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Front and rear subframe corroding

Front and rear valance corroding

Slight play to o/s and n/s rear wheels

o/s/f and n/s/f floors corroding

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2019 88,700 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bodywork in poor condition/corroding

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Front and rear subframe corroding

Front and rear valance corroding

Slight play to o/s and n/s rear wheels

o/s/f and n/s/f floors corroding

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,956 miles

front subframe corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s & n/s floor / floor to sills & outer sills corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,450 miles

Chip to screen

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,177 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,307 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

various brake pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 62,307 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

various brake pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,557 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 57,557 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,485 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 52,485 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,871 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Feb 2008 44,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,003 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 35,288 miles

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

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

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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P802 JKK is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P802 JKK, 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 P802 JKK registered?

P802 JKK is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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