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P834 UCA

1996 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,050 mi
Last recorded53,050 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 UCA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 53,050 miles

Nearside Front Door badly corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,044 miles

n/s door corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 53,044 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s door corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,038 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,033 miles

n/s/door panel corrision

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,028 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 53,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,023 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 53,023 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,982 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 25 Mar 2006 52,924 miles

minor blow on rear exhaust †n/s outer sill corroding

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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P834 UCA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P834 UCA, 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 P834 UCA registered?

P834 UCA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P834 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P834 UCA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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