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P802 PRH

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,654 mi
Last recorded83,654 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 PRH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,654 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,450 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 83,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,718 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,994 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 81,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,910 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 81,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 81,818 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure track rod end mounting bracket insecure to hub (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint locking tab not knocked over (2.5.A.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,085 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 70,882 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 70,836 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 66,294 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2006 66,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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 PRH is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P802 PRH, 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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P802 PRH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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